Anxiety disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Substance-induced anxiety disorder is characterized by symptoms of intense anxiety or panic that are a direct result of misusing drugs, taking medications, being exposed to a toxic substance or withdrawal from drugs Other types of anxiety disorders Certain types of anxiety disorders or phobias don't fit neatly into a category
Generalized anxiety disorder - Symptoms and causes Generalized anxiety disorder has symptoms that are similar to panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other types of anxiety, but they're all different conditions Living with generalized anxiety disorder can be a long-term challenge In many cases, it occurs along with other anxiety or mood disorders
Anxiety disorders - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic It can be an effective treatment for anxiety Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective form of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders Generally a short-term treatment, CBT focuses on teaching you specific skills to improve your symptoms and gradually return to the activities you've avoided because of anxiety
Mental illness - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Mental illness, also called mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior Examples of mental illness include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors Many people have mental health concerns from time to time
Panic attacks and panic disorder - Symptoms and causes Risk factors Symptoms of panic disorder often start in the late teens or early adulthood and affect more women than men Factors that may increase the risk of developing panic attacks or panic disorder include: Family history of panic attacks or panic disorder Major life stress, such as the death or serious illness of a loved one
Depression (major depressive disorder) - Symptoms and causes Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living
Bipolar disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Symptoms of bipolar disorders, including depressive episodes, may include other features, such as: Anxious distress, when you're feeling symptoms of anxiety and fear that you're losing control Melancholy, when you feel very sad and have a deep loss of pleasure Psychosis, when your thoughts or emotions disconnect from reality
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Symptoms and causes Overview Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event — either being part of it or witnessing it Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts about the event