Types of anxiety disorder

What are the different types of anxiety disorders – what anxiety disorder do I have?

1. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
   If you suffer from GAD, you experience brooding worries about things that might or might not happen. You’re in a constant state of nervous tension. This is a very common type of anxiety disorder.
2. Agoraphobia
   Agoraphobia means having a fear of certain places and situations, for example going to the grocery store. This location triggers feelings of dread, even if you don’t know exactly why.
3. Panic disorder
   If you have panic disorder, you’ll frequently experience sudden panic attacks that quickly disappear. You might experience them, for example, when riding on public transport. You’ll experience anxiety and fear of losing control.
4. Social anxiety disorder
   Social anxiety disorder means you have difficulty interacting with others. You’re afraid of what other people might think. A common form of social anxiety is fear of failure.
5. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
   People with OCD have to respond to certain urges or experience repetitive thoughts they can’t break. For example, you might have to keep checking that you’ve locked the door.
6. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
   This anxiety disorder occurs in response to a traumatic event. You’re struggling to process the fear you felt at the time. This leads to stress and anxiety.
7. Illness anxiety disorder (hypochondria)
   Excessive anxiety about having or getting a serious condition.
8. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
   Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a mental disorder in which you worry excessively about your physical appearance. You often focus on specific features or body parts that you think are flawed or unattractive.
9. Specific phobia
   With a specific phobia, you are specifically afraid of objects, animals or situations.