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ANXIETY DISORDER - INFORMATION TO WIN A SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY (SSD, SSDI) OR SSI CLAIM


An anxiety disorder is a disorder in which anxiety (persistent feelings of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness) is the predominant disturbance. Anxiety disorders are the most common of emotional disorders, annually affecting more than 20 million Americans (approximately one in nine).

Symptoms of anxiety disorders include overwhelming feelings of panic and fear, uncontrollable obsessive thoughts, recurring nightmares, and painful, intrusive memories. Physical symptoms of this condition include increased heart rate, sweating, shaking, nausea, muscle tension, and other uncomfortable physical reactions.

There are five types of anxiety disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Social Phobia.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by at least 6 months of a more-or-less constant state of tension or worry, not related to any specific event. Panic Disorder is characterized by repeated, unprovoked attacks of anxiety or terror lasting up to 10 minutes. Phobias are irrational, involuntary, and overwhelming fears that lead a person to avoid common objects, events, or situations, including social situations. Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder is characterized by recurrent, persistent, and intrusive thoughts or impulses that the person feels can be controlled by performing repetitive behaviors. Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder is caused by being part of or witnessing a traumatic event, and results in severe stress symptoms lasting more than one month.

Anxiety disorder differs from normal feelings of nervousness, as the symptoms often occur for no apparent reason and do not go away. Rather than functioning as a call to action, these alarming reactions can make everyday experiences sources of potential terror.

If left untreated, anxiety disorder can propel people to take extreme measures (such as refusing to leave the house) to avoid situations that may trigger or worsen their anxiety. Job performance and personal relationships inevitably suffer as a result.




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