Overview

Anxiety Disorder is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.

Symptoms

Persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest. Changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behaviour or self-esteem.

Causes

Serious medical illness, life changes such as a move or the death of a loved one, sadness and loneliness , Past physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, Certain medications, moving, losing a job or income, getting divorced, or retiring. social isolation

Diagnosis

Physical Examination, Lab tests, Psychiatric Evaluation

Prevention

Relapse cases may be prevented with Counselling, cognitive therapy, Lifestyle changes, better nutrition

Treatment

Medications and psychotherapy are effective for most people with depression, Counselling.

Everyday Life

If Untreated then patient may experience sucidal. Increased risk of major psychiatric disorders

Resources

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml