June 3rd, 2008
We all experience different signs of anxiety
Everyone experiences worry, fear and signs of anxiety differently and it is very important that you reflect on and understand what they mean to you personally. Although the experience is a very individual one, professionals have recognized that some fears and anxieties have shared features, and they have attached labels or diagnoses to various different types of problem.
You may already have come across some of these. The most commonly used diagnoses are: phobias; panic; generalized anxiety disorder (GAD); obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); physical problems and hypochondriasis; 'executive' stress or 'bum-out'; and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).