Anxiety is a normal reaction that we experience once in a while. Other similar terms are worry or angst. Usually, we experience anxiety when we are in a situation that we lose control. Unpleasant feelings of dread, worry or fear are usually felt. A number of reasons can be named on why people experience anxiety including the use of certain medications. The antidepressant medication Paxil may cause feelings of anxiety and this is actually listed as a common side effect of the medication. Other than that, Paxil belongs to
SSRI antidepressants which can cause possible sexual dysfunction to those who take the medication. When experienced more than often, it can turn into a disorder. Anxiety is also a generalized term for disorders that can cause feelings of nervousness, apprehension, fear and intense worrying. It has several specific types under it and the most common types are listed below.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
GAD is an anxiety disorder characterized by too much worrying. This is chronic and recurrent. GAD sufferers are viewed as worrywarts because they have the tendency to exaggerate their worries. It is difficult for them to control their anxiety once it sets in.
Phobia
A phobia may be defined as an irrational fear to an object or situation. Phobia has similar symptoms with GAD. However unlike GAD, the stimulus for the reaction is known and the cause is specific. The person with a specific phobia may have an unnecessary reaction to the stimuli but he/she cant control the anxiety that results from it. A number of phobias are known in the medical community. One example is claustrophobia which is the fear of being in an enclosed space.
Panic Disorder
This anxiety disorder involves sudden terror attacks. The sufferer would often experience shaking, dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties. The attacks may last from minutes to hours and are usually abrupt in nature. Factors that may precipitate an attack include chronic stress and frightening experiences, but sometimes, the attack can be spontaneous.
Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety is characterized by intense feelings of anxiety when one is separated or taken from his/her comfort zone.
Separation anxiety usually involves toddlers and school-age children. This may be naturally resolved over time or it might have an effect on the child while growing up. Some conditions like Paxil birth defects may have a big impact on the childs health while growing up.
