Introduction

What is anxiety?

According to Webster's© Dictionary anxiety is:

1.

1. painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usualy over an impending or anticipated ill
2. fearful concern or interest
3. a cause of anxiety

2.

an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it

What is a phobia?

A phobia is an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation

What is panic disorder?

Panic disorder is the nervous systems flashing danger signals at inappropriate times. Without any provocation, they feel the same emotional and physical sensations they would if their lives were in jeopardy. The attacks seem to come out of thin air, in places where there is nothing to fear. Panic disorder typically begins in the late teen years or early-to-mid twenties, but it is now known to exist in children as well.

What is Agoraphobia?

Agoraphobia (Greek for "fear of the market") is abnormal fear of being helpless in an embarrassing or inescapable situation that is characterized esp. by the avoidance of open or public places. People with agoraphobia are afraid of being in public places from which they think escape would be difficult.

But, as anyone that suffers from it knows, there's much more to anxiety than mere words. It can have potentially crippling effects and even take control of your life if left untreated.

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