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Watch Out For Too Much Worry, Experts Say.
2001 OCT 18 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Everyone has anxiety now and again. Worry about a loved one or anxiety resulting from a disagreement is perfectly natural. In fact, anxiety is part of the survival instinct that helps us react to real danger.
But the October 2001 issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource reports that you can suffer from too much anxiety. A variety of anxiety disorders affect about 25 million Americans.
You may suspect that you have an anxiety disorder if your fears center on events that are unlikely to happen or if your worries consume your thoughts. They also can develop in the wake of a fearful event. Don't think you're just having a small case of nerves. An anxiety disorder can be a serious illness. Below is a rundown of some of the different types of anxiety disorders.
* You may have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) if you have full-time, persistent worry, or if you always fear the worst will happen. GAD affects about four million people in this country between the ages of 18 and 54. Signs include trouble sleeping, waking up feeling "wired", headaches, edginess, irritability and sweaty palms.
* Panic disorder is a feeling of terror that strikes suddenly and repeatedly without warning. Attacks can happen anywhere, anytime, even while sleeping. They are accompanied by intense physical symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath or dizziness. Symptoms can ...
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