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Anxiety

Project made by Ugnė Berenytė


What is
anxiety?
What can cause
anxiety?
 Family history
 Stressful events
 Health issues
 Personality factors
Symptoms of
anxiety
Increased heart rate and heavy
breathing
Increased muscle tension
Tightening sensation in the
chest
Growing worries and
restlessness
Obsessing over needless things
Types of anxiety
disorders:
Generalized anxiety disorder
(GAD)
Obsessive compulsive
disorder (OCD)
Social anxiety disorder
Specific phobias
Post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD)
Generalized
anxiety disorder

People suffering from
GAD experience
excessive anxiety and
worry about various
events and situations.
Obsessive
compulsive
disorder
 People with OCD have
constant thoughts and
fears that trigger
anxiety.
Social anxiety
disorder
 People with social
anxiety disorder fear
social and performance-
related situations.
Specific phobias

 Phobias are fears and


people with phobias go
to great lengths to avoid
the object or situation
that triggers their
anxiety.
Post-traumatic
stress disorder

Being part of an
extremely traumatic
event such as accidents
or an assault can later
lead to PTSD.
Treatment for anxiety

Anxiety disorders can


be overcome but one
must not underestimate
the seriousness of the
problem. If you suffer
from any of the above
symptoms, it is the best
for you to seek
professional advice and
treatment.
 In my opinion, everyone should take
care of themselves and don’t worry
Conclusion: for no reason just to not get any of
these disorders above.

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