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WHAT IS ANXIETY ?

WHAT ANXIETY DID TO THE BODY ? Anxiety is the mind and body's reaction to stressful , dangerous , or unfamiliar situations . It's the sense of uneasiness , distress , or dread you feel before a significant event. A certain level of anxiety helps us stay alert and aware , but for those suffering from an anxiety disorder , it feels far from normal - it can be completely debilitating. TYPES OF ANXIETY DISORDERS : ANXIETY DISORDERS : Anxiety disorders are characterized by a general feature of excessive fear (i.e. emotional response to perceived or real threat) and /or anxiety (i.e. worrying about a future threat) and can have negative behavioral and emotional consequences. OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE AND RELATED DISORDERS : Obsessive compulsive and related disorders are characterized by obsessive , intrusive thoughts (e.g.constantly worrying about staying clean , or about one's body size ) that trigger related , compulsive behaviors (e.g. repeated hand-washing , or excessive exercise)...