10 Common Mental Disorders
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Mental Disorder #4: Anxiety Disorders
All of us will have felt anxiety at some point in our lives. It is quite a common and natural response to what is going on around us. It could be a response to something we are afraid of such as having a spider in the bathroom. Or, it could be a response to a stressful situation such as an upcoming job interview or surgery.
Most of us will only experience anxiety when there is a genuine stimulus. People with anxiety disorders, though, can experience anxiety even when there is no reason for them to feel so stressed. For people with the disorder, being around other people or even opening the front door can be enough to bring on an anxiety attack.
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