An anxiety disorder is a mental health condition where fear, worry, nervousness, or panic becomes persistent, intense, or disruptive to daily life.
Common symptoms
Symptoms can include racing thoughts, restlessness, muscle tension, sleep trouble, irritability, panic attacks, fast heartbeat, sweating, nausea, or avoiding feared situations.
Types of anxiety disorders
Examples include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobias, and some trauma-related anxiety patterns.
Anxiety symptoms can overlap with thyroid disease, heart rhythm problems, medication effects, caffeine use, and other medical issues.