It's normal to feel anxious from time to time, but when severe, ongoing anxiety and worry starts to interfere with your daily life, it may be a sign of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Recognizing the symptoms of GAD and then talking to a mental health professional are the first steps to manage this mental illness.
Social anxiety disorder is not about being shy. To be diagnosed with such a disorder, symptoms have to last at least six months and get in the way of your daily activities. Learn what social anxiety disorder looks like and how it is treated.
Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder where people experience an unreasonable fear of a specific object, situation, or location. Typically, people with phobias will make every effort to avoid the object of their phobia, but there are treatments that can help. Learn more about phobias and their treatment.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD can be managed. You can live a healthy life with the right treatment plan, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and avoiding substance abuse and other unhealthy behaviors. Work with your mental health professional to figure out what works to ease daily anxiety.
