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Simple phobia/specific phobia, social phobia and agoraphobia are indeed all anxiety disorders.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoPhobias belong to a large group of mental problems known as anxiety disorders
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What are some mental disorders for phobias?
Phobias can be diagnosed as a disorder themselves, but disorders such as Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and PTSD are all often associated with phobias.
What are people with debilitating anxiety said to be suffering from?
People with debilitating anxiety are said to be suffering from anxiety disorders, such as phobias, panic disorders, and generalized anxiety disorder.
What makes a disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally?
Besides anxiety disorders and phobias many psychiatric disorders have anxiety as one of its features. Example: Depressive disorder.
What has the author Elaine Sheehan written?
Elaine Sheehan has written: 'Hipnosis' 'Anxiety, phobias & panic attacks' -- subject(s): Popular works, Panic disorders, Anxiety, Phobias 'Self-hypnosis'
Name four types of anxiety disorders?
1) Generalised anxiety disorders. 2) Panic disorder. 3) Phobias 4) Obscessive compulsive disorders. Few other types are also there like post traumatic stress disorder,childhood anxiety disorders,separation anxiety etc.
Are phobias a mental disorder or a pshychological disorder?
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, phobias are considered to be sub-types of anxiety disorder (psychiatric disorder).
What disorder is phobia classified under?
Phobias are under the general heading of Anxiety Disorders. Agoraphobia is not a "stand-alone" codable disorder. It is included under the specific disorder with which it appears. Specific (or simple) phobias to objects or situations can be coded separately.
How are anxiety disorders and mood disorders the same?
Anxiety disorders and mood disorders aren't the same. Mood disorders include all affective disorders including anxiety disorders.
Can phobias cause compulsive disorders?
Generally speaking, yes, phobias can lead to compulsive disorder. Still, it depends on the severeness of the phobias.
What has the author David A Clark written?
David A. Clark has written: 'Cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders' 'Cognitive therapy of anxiety disorders' -- subject(s): Anxiety disorders, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / Anxieties & Phobias, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, Treatment, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, Cognitive therapy, MEDICAL / Psychiatry / General 'Scientific foundations of cognitive theory and therapy of depression' -- subject(s): Affective disorders, Cognitive therapy, Depression, Mental, Mental Depression
What is a good book about anxiety disorders?
There are many good books and sites available on anxiety disorders. One good book on the subject of anxiety disorders is The Anxiety Book by Jonathon Davidson.
What is a five letter word for anxiety?
Angst or Worry.
