Anxiety Disorder

Overview

Anxiety disorder is a mental disorder characterized by marked and persistent feelings of anxiety and fear. Anxiety is worry about future events, while fear is a response to a present threat, and these emotions are often accompanied by physical symptoms such as palpitations and trembling. Common types include generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety, agoraphobia, panic disorder, and selective mutism, with genetics and environment as underlying causes.

Symptoms

• Excessive worry
• Palpitations
• Nervousness and restlessness
• Insomnia
• Easy fatigue

Treatment

Seek help from a psychiatry or psychology professional, with treatment focused on psychotherapy combined with necessary medication and relaxation training to improve symptoms.

Dietary advice

Eat regularly, reduce caffeine and alcohol intake, and include foods rich in magnesium and B vitamins in moderation.