Types of Anxiety
What is Social Anxiety?
Is the intense fear of being judged, embarrassed, or rejected in social or performance situations.
If a panic attack gets too bad, you can pass out or lose control
Myth. (Fact: In a panic attack your blood level rises)
Using drugs and alcohol
Severe Anxiety
Mental?
Intrusive thoughts & heightened threat perception
What is Seperation Anxiety?
When a person feels excessive fear or anxiety when separated from a close attachment figure or anticipating separation.
Anxiety symptoms can continue and even worsen over time
Fact.
You may also have headaches, gastric and urinary problems, and a shaky voice.
Moderate Anxiety
Behavioral?
Avoidance Behaviours - The urge to steer clear or run-away during situations, places, or specific people that can trigger panic and uneasiness
What is Specific Phobias?
When you have intense or even overpowering fear and anxiety in certain situations or when you encounter certain objects.
If you have an anxiety disorder, avoid stress and situations that make you feel "stressed"
Myth. (Fact: If you act like you are fragile and can not do what you need to do anxiety enforces more.)
Normal and does not affect your ability to function
Mild Anxiety
Physical?
Cardiovascular Strains - Experiencing rapid heartbeat and recessive palpitations
What is Generalized Anxiety?
feeling of anticipating the worst-case scenarios of neutral situations. With excessive anxiety and ongoing worry that can be hard to ignore, which can significantly interfere with work, daily life, or relationships.
If you act like you are fragile and can not do what you need to do anxiety enforces more
Fact
Panicked and increased heartbeat and avoiding social interactions.
Severe Anxiety
What can the physical affect increase?
It can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease overtime.
What is Agoraphobia Anxiety?
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by the intense fear of situations where escape might be difficult or help may be unavailable.
Anxiety does not discriminate based on mental toughness
Fact
More frequent, and the feeling is being on edge
Moderate Anxiety
What continues urge do you have in mental?
Having a continuous urge of a “fight to flight”