

Other specified anxiety disorder and unspecified anxiety disorder are terms for anxiety or phobias that don't meet the exact criteria for any other anxiety disorders but are significant enough to be distressing and disruptive.Substance-induced anxiety disorder is characterized by symptoms of intense anxiety or panic that are a direct result of misusing drugs, taking medications, being exposed to a toxic substance or withdrawal from drugs.Phobias provoke panic attacks in some people. Specific phobias are characterized by major anxiety when you're exposed to a specific object or situation and a desire to avoid it.Social anxiety disorder (social phobia) involves high levels of anxiety, fear and avoidance of social situations due to feelings of embarrassment, self-consciousness and concern about being judged or viewed negatively by others.Separation anxiety disorder is a childhood disorder characterized by anxiety that's excessive for the child's developmental level and related to separation from parents or others who have parental roles.This can interfere with school, work and social functioning. Selective mutism is a consistent failure of children to speak in certain situations, such as school, even when they can speak in other situations, such as at home with close family members.These panic attacks may lead to worrying about them happening again or avoiding situations in which they've occurred. You may have feelings of impending doom, shortness of breath, chest pain, or a rapid, fluttering or pounding heart (heart palpitations). Panic disorder involves repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks).

It often occurs along with other anxiety disorders or depression. The worry is out of proportion to the actual circumstance, is difficult to control and affects how you feel physically.

Experiencing gastrointestinal (GI) problems.Trouble concentrating or thinking about anything other than the present worry.Having a sense of impending danger, panic or doom.Common anxiety signs and symptoms include:
