Specific Anxiety Disorders

• Anxiety Disorder

As this eMedTV page explains, an anxiety disorder is an actual illness in which people's lives are filled with overpowering senses of apprehension and fear. This page offers vital information on the condition, including causes and treatment.

• Panic Disorder

People with a panic disorder often experience sudden episodes of extreme fear for no reason. This portion of the eMedTV library provides important facts on the condition, such as symptoms that may occur and treatment options that are available.

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder causes people to feel constant, severe anxiety, often without a reason. This eMedTV Web page offers more facts on the condition, including the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

This eMedTV article explains obsessive-compulsive disorder -- a condition in which people constantly feel the need to engage in rituals, such as frequent hand-washing and cleaning. Symptoms and treatment options for the condition are also discussed.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder causes persistent, frightening memories of a terrifying, life-changing event. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at the condition, with information on symptoms, treatment options, and how it is diagnosed.

• Phobias

Different types of phobias include social, specific, and agoraphobia. As this eMedTV page explains, the three conditions are defined differently, but share the common trait of irrational, severe fear of certain objects, activities, or situations.

• Agoraphobia

As this eMedTV article explains, a person with agoraphobia has an overwhelming fear of situations in which he or she would feel helpless should a panic attack occur. This article discusses the prevalence of the condition and available treatments.

• Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder is characterized by an overwhelming sense of insecurity in social settings. This eMedTV article covers the different types of social anxiety disorders, along with symptoms that may occur and available treatment options.

• Specific Phobias

Specific phobias are defined as an intense fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. This eMedTV segment explains the possible causes of various phobias and treatment methods that are available.