Anxiety Disorder

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Anxiety disorder is a group of conditions marked by persistent, excessive worry, fear, or physical tension that disrupts daily life, most often treated with therapy and antidepressant medicines.

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Key facts

  • Anxiety disorder is a persistent pattern of excessive fear, worry, or dread that interferes with work, relationships, or sleep, not just everyday stress.
  • Several distinct forms exist, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder, and anxiety often occurs alongside depression.
  • Genetic predisposition, early-life stress, and ongoing pressure all contribute; thyroid problems, chronic sleep loss, and excessive caffeine can mimic or worsen symptoms.
  • Structured psychological therapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, is the usual first step; medicines from the antidepressants category often support longer-term management.

What drives anxiety disorders

The causes are rarely a single thing. Genetic predisposition, early-life stress, and ongoing life pressures all play a part. Chronic sleep loss, excessive caffeine, and some physical conditions, thyroid problems among them, can mimic or worsen anxiety symptoms. In practice, anxiety and depression often occur together, which is why medicines used for one frequently help with the other.

How it shows up

Anxiety disorders show up as both mental and physical symptoms. Excessive worry that is hard to control, restlessness, irritability, and trouble concentrating are common mental symptoms. Physical signs often include a racing heart, muscle tension, sweating, trembling, and sleep disturbance. Panic disorder adds sudden, intense episodes of fear with chest tightness, breathlessness, or dizziness, while social anxiety disorder centers on a persistent fear of being judged or embarrassed in front of others.

Managing anxiety disorder

Structured psychological therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, remains the most evidence-supported first step. When medication is part of the plan, options from the antidepressants category are commonly used for long-term management. Doxepin, an older tricyclic agent with sedating properties, may be considered where anxiety overlaps significantly with insomnia or depression.

When to get help

See a doctor if anxiety is disrupting daily life, work, or relationships, or if it persists despite self-help measures. If anxiety becomes overwhelming or you have thoughts of self-harm, contact a crisis line or emergency service in your country right away.

This page is educational and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist who knows your health history.