Navigating Anxiety : From Phobias to Trauma

anxiety disorder

characterized by excessive fear and anxiety that leads to significant disturbances in behavior

specific phobia

a psychological disorder characterized by on intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation

acrophobia

an intense and persistent fear of heights

arachnophobia

an intense and persistent fear of spiders

agoraphobia

psychological disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable

panic disorder

recurrent and unexpected panic attacks

attaque de nervios

episodes of intense emotional distress, dramatic expressions of emotions

social anxiety disorder

significant and persistent fear of social situations where embarrassment or serenity may occur

tajin kyofusho

predominantly observed in Japan, characterized by an intense fear of offending or embarrassing others through one’s bodily functions or appearances

generalized anxiety disorder

persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of daily life, which are not tied to any specific cause or events

obsessive compulsive disorder

recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions), typically aimed at reducing anxiety

hoarding disorder

persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions regardless of their actual value

trauma and stressor related disorder

involve psychological distress following exposure to a traumatic or stressful event

post traumatic stress disorder

persistent mental and emotional stress following exposure to a traumatic event