Here are the 5 common anxiety disorders often found in working-age individuals, translated into English:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry about a variety of events or activities. This anxiety is difficult to control and often persists for six months or more. Symptoms include restlessness, feeling on edge, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances. - Panic Disorder
Panic Disorder involves recurrent unexpected panic attacks. A panic attack is a sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort, which reaches a peak within minutes and includes symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, trembling, sensations of shortness of breath, and a fear of losing control or dying. Panic attacks can occur unexpectedly or in situations where a panic attack would be very embarrassing. - Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)
Social Phobia, or Social Anxiety Disorder, involves an intense fear of social situations where the person feels scrutinized or judged by others. This fear can lead to avoidance of social situations and significant distress in occupational or social functioning. Physical symptoms may include blushing, sweating, trembling, nausea, and difficulty speaking. - Specific Phobias
Specific Phobias involve intense fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation, such as flying, heights, animals, or receiving an injection. The fear is excessive or unreasonable and leads to avoidance of the phobic stimulus. Exposure to the phobic stimulus almost invariably provokes an immediate anxiety response, which may take the form of a panic attack. - Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). These obsessions and compulsions cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. Common obsessions include fears of contamination or doubts, while common compulsions include washing, checking, counting, or repeating actions.
Understanding these common anxiety disorders can help individuals recognize symptoms early and seek appropriate professional help for diagnosis and treatment.
