<unk>  is a
diagnosis within psychiatry and other mental health professions referring to excessive anxiety in<unk>  situations causing relatively extreme distress and
impaired ability to function in at least some areas of daily life. The
diagnosis can be of a<unk> ecific disorder (when only some particular
situations are feared) or a generalized disorder. Generalized<unk> 
anxiety disorder typically involves a persistent, intense, and chronic
fear of being judged by others and of potentially being embarrassed or
humiliated by their own actions. These fears can be triggered by
perceived
or actual scrutiny by others. While the fear of<unk>  interaction may be
recognized by the person as excessive or unreasonable, considerable
difficulty can be encountered overcoming it. Approximately 13.3 percent of the
general population may meet criteria for<unk>  anxiety disorder at some
point in their lifetime, according to the highest survey estimate, with
the male to female ratio being 1:1.5.
Physical symptoms often accompanying<unk>  anxiety disorder include
excessive blushing, sweating (hyperhidrosis),
trembling, palpitations, nausea, and stammering.
Panic attacks may also occur under intense fear and discomfort. An
early diagnosis may help in minimizing the symptoms and the
development of additional problems such as depression. Some sufferers may
use alcohol or other drugs to reduce fears and inhibitions at<unk>  events.
A person with the disorder may be treated with psychotherapy,
medication, or both. Research has shown cognitive behavior therapy,
whether individually or in a group, to be effective in treating<unk> . The cognitive and behavioral components seek to
change thought patterns and physical reactions to
anxious situations. Prescribed medications
includes
two classes of antidepressants: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
(SNRIs). Attention given to<unk>  anxiety disorder has significantly
increased in the US since 1999 with the approval and marketing of drugs for its
treatment.
Social phobia
Illness anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Separation anxiety disorder
Agoraphobia
Body dysmorphic disorder
Somatization disorder
Panic disorder