Anxiety and its Disorders

Anxiety and its Disorders
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Anxiety and its Disorders
Behavioral disturbances that affect an individual’s life usually constitute a disorder. Fear and anxiety are the leading causes of such disorders. Fear relates to the emotional responses that arise due to imminent threats, either perceived or real. On the other hand, a threat refers to the anticipation of uncertainties and dangers that may arise in the future. Various mental disorders pose different symptoms. These mental disorders, in most cases, negatively affect an individual’s lifestyle, social interaction, and personal behaviors. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5), some of the common mental disorders include, but are not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Personality disorders, ADHD, Eating disorders, and Paraphilia disorders. The paper examines specifically anxiety and its disorders concerning Alice and Sally’s cases.
Question 1
In the case of Alice, her symptoms and behavior have had a significant interference with her life. Alice has symptoms, which are indicative of anxiety disorder. The condition makes Alice fear engaging with her friends and going out together with them. An anxiety disorder may arise from various factors such as chemical imbalance, environmental factors, or heredity (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). These factors can bring about the symptoms of anxiety disorder. According to DSM-5, anxiety disorders differ in various situations that cause anxiety, fear, or avoidance behavior. In Alice’s situation, various signs of anxiety disorder are revealed. The symptoms of an anxiety disorder include; intense situation avoidance, nausea, sweating, panic, sleep problems, and uneasiness (APA, 2013). During the first day at the camp, Alice feels nauseous and nervous. During her presentations in class, she feels nauseous, panics, and quickly gets through to avoid the situation. Alice poses the symptoms, which reflects anxiety disorder. However, Alice does not show any sign of social anxiety, and she possesses high self-esteem compared to Sally.
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