Anxiety and Related Conditions
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Anxiety and Related Conditions conditions
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry lasting over six months, often accompanied by physical symptoms like restlessness.Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors driven by anxiety relief, often linked to basal ganglia dysfunction.Panic disorderPanic disorder causes sudden, recurrent panic attacks with intense fear and physical symptoms like palpitations and shortness of breath, often without clear triggers.PhobiasPhobias are intense, irrational fears triggered by specific objects or situations, often linked to exaggerated amygdala activation and avoidance behavior.Selective mutismSelective mutism is an anxiety disorder in children characterized by consistent failure to speak in specific social settings despite speaking normally elsewhere.Separation anxiety disorderSeparation anxiety disorder involves excessive fear of separation from attachment figures, often presenting with distress and worry about harm befalling loved ones.