Anxiety disorder is a blanket cover term covering several different forms of abnormal, pathological anxiety, fear, phobia and nervous condition, that may come on suddenly, or gradually over a period of several years, and may impair or prevent the pursuing of normal daily routines.
Types
The various anxiety disorders listed by DSM-III-R are as follows:
Anxiety disorders are often debilitating chronic conditions, which can be present from an early age or begin suddenly after a triggering event. They are prone to flare up at times of high stress.
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