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Anxeity Disorders are characterized as feeling of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily life. There is such ditress going on in the body that the individual may even expirience physical symptoms. These mental disorders are very common, the US alone sees more than 3 million cases per year. Anxeity Disorders are slightly different than just anxiety.

Anxiety

Disorders

Anxiety

Anxiety

Disorder

-Stressor: An event such as an interview, a fight with a friend, or a new job

-A reaction to short-term stress

-Not excessive, doesn't last for an extended period of time

-Can't always spot the source

-Feeling of anxiety all the time

-Seemingly small responsibilities/tasks make them feel anxious

-Physical Symptoms: dizziness, trembling, nausea, trouble breathing, etc