Is anxiety a mental illness and disorder
Anxiety disorder is a group of mental illness. They include anxiety disorders, social phobias, specific phobias (such as agoraphobia and claustrophobia), and panic disorders. Anxiety disorders are frequently associated with depression. Anxiety disorders are common mental health issues that affect a large number of people. Approximately 25% of the population has an anxiety disorder that requires treatment at some point in their lives, and another 25% has less severe anxieties such as spider and snake phobias. Anxiety disorder symptoms Anxiety disorders are distinguished by persistent (constant) and distressing fears or thoughts that interfere with daily living. Panic or anxiety attack s are the fear of these attacks, and are other symptoms of an anxiety disorder. Physical anxiety symptoms include trembling, sweating, faintness, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, and nausea. Avoidance behavior occurs when a person goes to great lengths to avoid a situation they believe will c...