Top Anxiety Flashcards

Anxiety is an unpleasant state of mind, often accompanied by nervous behavior, such as pacing back and forth, constant complaints, and rumination. Keep in mind that anxiety is not the same as fear, which is a response to a real or perceived immediate threat. Rather, anxiety is the expectation of future threat, which is usually accompanied by muscular tension, restlessness, fatigue, and problems in concentration. Can you name some anxiety disorders?
 
Anxiety disorders often occur with other mental disorders, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and eating disorders. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, therapy, and medication. Anxiety also comes in numerous types, such as psychiatric, social, test and performance, and existential. Check out these flashcards to learn more about anxiety and its various types, causes, and treatments. 
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