What are the different types of anxiety?

Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric disorder and they splits in 7 parts: 1. Generalized anxiety disorder: is a long-lasting anxiety that is not focused on any one object or situation. 2. Phobias: when you fear something particular (fear of close space-claustrophobia, fear of flights-aviophobia) 3. Panic disorder: when a person suffers from panic attacks. 4. Agoraphobia: fear of being in a place or situation where escape is difficult or embarrassing for the person. 5. Social anxiety disorder: also known as shyness disorder where the person experience anxiety for public embarrassment. 6. Obsessive–compulsive disorder: characterized by repetitive obsessions ( intrusive thoughts or images) and compulsions (urges to perform specific acts or rituals): nail biting, hair pulling etc. 7. Post-traumatic stress disorder: post anxiety after a traumatic experience. Usually after war, rape, witnessing something traumatic.

There are actually quite a few types of anxiety disorder. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) involves feelings of excessive worry and tension, even when there is no clear cause or reason for the anxiety. Social Anxiety Disorder, or social phobia, is the onset of anxiety caused by everyday social situations. The worry can often centre on a fear of being judged or ridiculed by others, as well as the fear or acting in a 'wrong' way which will cause embarrassment. Panic Disorder concerns feelings of terror and panic which frequently result in panic attacks- a physical response which can include chest pain, sweating, and a general feeling of paralysing terror. There are also different types of phobias, which can be specific or generalised, and can get in the way of an individual's everyday activities.

There is generalized anxiety disorder that can include a wide range of situations, phobias, OCD, social anxiety, and panic attacks. Each of these have their own different symptoms, but are connected by a sense of dread/fear that is anxiety.

I think one of the biggest types of anxiety is social anxiety! Which can vary from anxiety of public speaking to not being able to be around many people in social settings.

It's impossible to definitively categorize every type of anxiety that exists. However, these are a main few types: Normal stress -- This means stress that is a normal response to environmental factors. You might be stressed about an upcoming deadline at work or tension at home. Stress can be a good motivator in healthy doses, but if your environment is causing stress to have a serious impact on your mental health, then it may be time to make some changes. General anxiety -- This is anxiety that does not exist in response to stressors, and is more free-floating. It also refers to disproportionate amounts of anxiety in response to stressors. If you're experiencing anxiety that interferes with your life and daily functioning, you should seek community support and talk to a mental health professional if possible. Anxiety attacks -- These are concentrated periods of intense anxiety. They generally last for longer than panic attacks, but their effects are less sharp. They're categorized by increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, and feelings of serious anxiety that make normal function either difficult or impossible. Panic attacks -- Panic attacks aren't normal, and even one should be evaluated by a medical professional. They generally last for less than ten minutes, and involve increased heart rate, shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, and severe feelings of panic. The panic can be increased by the fear of not being able to breathe. Panic attacks can mimic the symptoms of a heart attack, so it's imperative to have them evaluated by a doctor, particularly if you haven't had one before.

Anxiety can be experienced over a lot of different things. There is social anxiety, which causes fear of talking to others, usually with the exception of family and good friends. The anxiety about talking to a stranger or an acquaintance stems from being afraid of how they might react to you negatively, publically embarass or judge you. There are also performance anxiety and test anxiety, which deal with fear of what might happen if one performs poorly. Some people experience anxiety in combination with sexuality or feel anxious about very specific things, like law enforcement officers, based on personal experiences.

Social anxiety! Many people experience this type of anxiety, whether it be from going to a party and meeting new people, or public speaking.

There are many different types of anxiety disorders—and many effective treatments and self-help strategies.

There are many kinds of anxiety - you may benefit from researching more online. Some common types are: Panic Disorders, Generalized Anxiety Disorders, and Social Anxiety. People can have one, none, or multiple types of anxiety diagnosed by a psychiatrist. If you feel you may be suffering from anxiety, it may be helpful to speak with a medical or psychological professional.

. There are six major types of anxiety disorders, each with their own distinct symptom profile: generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder (anxiety attacks), phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder.