| Anxiety disorder | Features |
|---|---|
| Generalised Anxiety Disorder |
Excessive and persistent worry and anxiety about a number of events or activities. |
| Obsessive Compulsive Disorder |
Experiencing obsessions (recurrent and persistent thoughts, images or impulses) and/or compulsions (repetitive behaviours or mental acts). |
| Panic Disorder (with or without agoraphobia) |
Recurrent and unexpected panic attacks (periods of intense discomfort or fear). There may also be anxiety or avoidance of places or situations in which a person fears having a panic attack. |
| Post Traumatic Stress Disorder |
Experiencing recurrent and distressing memories, avoidance of stimuli related to (and increased arousal following) exposure to a traumatic event where you felt extreme fear, powerlessness or terror. |
| Social Phobia |
Noticeable and persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations. |
| Specific Phobia |
Noticeable and persistent anxiety upon exposure to a specific feared object or non social situation, often leading to avoidance. |
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