A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder. It is a strong, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. There are many specific phobias. Acrophobia is a fear of heights. You may be able to ski the world\’s tallest mountains but be unable to...
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder. It causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror for no reason. You may also feel physical symptoms, such as Fast heartbeat Chest pain Breathing difficulty Dizziness Panic attacks can happen anytime, anywhere and...
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. If you have OCD, you have repeated, upsetting thoughts called obsessions. You do the same thing over and over again to try to make the thoughts go away. Those repeated actions are called compulsions....
People with anxiety disorders respond to certain objects or situations with fear and dread. They have physical reactions to those objects, such as a rapid heartbeat and sweating. An anxiety disorder is diagnosed if a person: Has an inappropriate response to a...
People can experience different types of mental health problems. These problems can affect your thinking, mood, and behavior. Want to learn more about other types of mental health conditions? Visit the “Mental Health and Behavior” section on MedlinePlus. Anxiety...
