Anxity Attacks

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 Anxiety? Anxity attacks is a common misspelling and variation of anxiety.
 
There are many types of anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder, agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety disorders. People with these illnesses often feel excessive and irrational fear or dread, and may experience panic attacks, nightmares, or countless frightening physical symptoms. Treatment for an anxiety disorder often includes psychotherapy, such as behavioral therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy, and certain medications.
 
(To learn more about anxiety disorders, click Anxiety. This article explains how the disorder is characterized, what potentially causes it, how common these conditions are, and what treatment options are available. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD