

Specific phobias are characterized by major anxiety when you're exposed to a specific object or situation and a desire to avoid it.Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) involves high levels of anxiety, fear and avoidance of social situations due to feelings of embarrassment, self-consciousness and concern about being judged or viewed negatively by others.Separation anxiety disorder is a childhood disorder characterized by anxiety that's excessive for the child's developmental level and related to separation from parents or others who have parental roles.This can interfere with school, work and social functioning. Selective mutism is a consistent failure of children to speak in certain situations, such as school, even when they can speak in other situations, such as at home with close family members.These panic attacks may lead to worrying about them happening again or avoiding situations in which they've occurred. You may have feelings of impending doom, shortness of breath, chest pain, or a rapid, fluttering or pounding heart (heart palpitations). Panic disorder involves repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks).It often occurs along with other anxiety disorders or depression. The worry is out of proportion to the actual circumstance, is difficult to control and affects how you feel physically. Generalized anxiety disorder includes persistent and excessive anxiety and worry about activities or events - even ordinary, routine issues.Anxiety disorder due to a medical condition includes symptoms of intense anxiety or panic that are directly caused by a physical health problem.Agoraphobia (ag-uh-ruh-FOE-be-uh) is a type of anxiety disorder in which you fear and often avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed.Several types of anxiety disorders exist: Having the urge to avoid things that trigger anxiety.Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems.

Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry.Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:
