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Signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders

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Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety Disorder
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Phobias

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Common Signs and Symptoms

Excessive worrying
Irritability
Insomnia
Fear
An inability to stay still
Panic

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Physical Symptoms

Anxiety disorders can also have physical symptoms present themselves, including:

Increased heart rate
Excessive sweating
Trouble breathing
Lightheadedness
Nausea

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There are some key differences between the FEELING of anxiety and an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, while a feeling of anxiety can occur even without this chemical imbalance.

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Resources

SUICIDE HOTLINE- 800 273 8255

CRISIS TEXT LINE - 741 741 (text HELLO)

Vanderbilt Child and Adolescent Psychiatry- 615 936 3555