Symptom

Anxiety

An abnormal, overwhelming state of apprehension and fear, disproportionate to actual threat, accompanied by autonomic and somatic symptoms (e.g., tension, tachycardia, sweating) and cognitive distress regarding one's capacity to cope.

Causes

  • Genetics

  • Environmental stressors: Chronic illness, financial strain, PTSD

  • Medical Conditions: Chronic pain, arrhythmia, respiratory disorders, hyperthyroidism

  • Substances: Caffeine, alcohol, withdrawal from drugs

Also known as: Dread, Nervousnes, Panic

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.