Defining Anxiety Disorders
Discover when you should become concerned that you might have an anxiety disorder.
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders
Learn the symptoms typical of anxiety disorders, and in particular of GAD, or generalized anxiety disorder. The symptoms of each anxiety disorder vary in different people, but they all provoke extreme fear or worry that interferes with daily life.
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Screening for Specific Phobias
If you suspect that you might suffer from a specific phobia, answer the questions below, print out the results and share them with your health care professional.
To locate a specialist who treats phobias, visit the ADAA Find a Therapist.
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Treatment
The vast majority of people with an anxiety disorder can be helped with professional care. Success of treatment varies among people. Some may respond to treatment after a few months, while others may need more than a year. Treatment may be complicated if people have more than one anxiety disorder or suffer from depression or substance abuse. This is why treatment must be tailored to the individual.
Specific Phobias
Although people with phobias realize that their fear is irrational, even thinking about it can often cause extreme anxiety.
