Question

Describe the symptoms of any two anxiety disorders.

Answer 1

1. Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): It involves long-lasting, unclear, unexplained, and intense fears without a specific object, along with heightened alertness and muscular tension.
   1. This type of anxiety extends across many different situations.
   2. Its symptoms include the following:
      
      1. Persistent worry and anxious feelings about the future.
      2. Heightened alertness, involving constant monitoring of the surroundings for potential threats.
      3. Noticeable muscle tension, which makes it difficult for the person to relax.
      4. restless
      5. shaky & tense.
2. Panic Disorder: It involves repeated anxiety attacks during which the individual experiences extreme fear or terror. 
   1. A panic attack refers to a sudden episode of severe anxiety that quickly reaches its peak, often triggered by certain thoughts that arise unpredictably.
   2. The attack usually lasts for about six to seven minutes, after which the person returns to a normal state.
   3. Clinical features/Physiological symptoms include -
      1. Shortness of breath
      2. Dizziness
      3. Trembling
      4. Choking
      5. Nausea
      6. Chest pain or discomfort
      7. Palpitations
      8. Fear of going crazy
      9. Losing control or dying