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Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
4. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may occur any time from one month after a person experiences a traumatic event (e.g. war, assault, accident). The symptoms can include difficulty relaxing, upsetting dreams or flashbacks of the incident, and the avoidance of anything related to the event. 5. Panic Disorder: A person with Panic Disorder has panic attacks, which are intense feelings of anxiety. These feelings are overwhelming and cannot be brought under control easily. Sometimes people experiencing a panic attack will think they are having a heart attack or are about to die. 6. Social Phobia: A person with Social Phobia has an intense fear of criticism, being embarrassed or humiliated, even in everyday situations (e.g. eating in public, public speaking, being assertive or making small talk). Anxiety disorders are common, but the sooner you get help, the sooner you can learn to control these conditions, so they dont control you. For more information about anxiety disorders, symptom checklists, effective treatments and where to get help, visit www.beyondblue.org.au or www.youthbeyondblue.com or call the beyondblue info line on 1300 22 4636.
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