Anxiety is a common reaction that has psychological and physiological signs. Within the Anxiety spectrum there are SEVEN TYPES OF ANXIETY CATEGORIES. You should not diagnose yourself purely from a blog or what you read anywhere. It is always best to call or visit a licensed mental health professional trained in treating anxiety. Blogs or other types of Self-Help psycho-educational resources are not substitutes for treatment. In general Treatment can be accomplished by talking-therapy alone, or by medication, or by a combination of both.

These are general categories that can help you to: a) formulate your questions b) expand awareness and c) be less anxious about anxiety and fear symptoms. Be sure to rule out Medical causes of anxiety with your physician in a complete physical exam.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder
In this category a person has experienced unrealistic or excessive anxiety about two or more life circumstances for at least six months. It is common that a person will have Motor Tension -feeling shakey or restless. Also it is common that a person will have Autonomic Hyperactivity which can include shortness of breath, sweaty hands, dry mouth, Nausea or dizzyness. It is also common for a person to have vigilence and scanning symptoms such as feeling on edge or difficulty concentrating or irritabilty.

Panic Disorder
In this category the key symptom is unexpected panic attacks for no apparent reason. There are some who never develop avoidence symptoms. However it is common that without effective treatment they develop Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia.

Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is the habit of avoiding places or situations where help may be unavailable during a possible panic attack. So this symptom can be described as fear of fearful feelings. Agoraphobia can range from mild to severe.

Social Phobia
This set of symtoms centers on the fear of embarrrassing or humiliating oneself in social situations. A person can develop avoidence habits. Performance anxiety and fear of public speaking or difficulty eating or drinking fall into the mild form of this category. Severe anxiety and panic can characterize the more extreme version.

TO BE CONTINUED IN PART II