What is anxiety disorder?
Disease description:
Recently, my younger brother has been under a lot of stress from job interviews. Whenever he gets nervous, he experiences symptoms such as shortness of breath and chest tightness. After an examination, the doctor diagnosed him with anxiety disorder. I would like to ask, what exactly is anxiety disorder?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Tension anxiety disorder, clinically referred to as anxiety disorder, is a psychological state characterized primarily by feelings of tension and unease. Its symptoms include inner fear, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, decreased sleep quality, and may also involve physical discomforts such as palpitations, chest tightness, nausea, abdominal distension, diarrhea, frequent urination, and urgency, which are mostly caused by autonomic nervous system dysfunction. The onset of tension anxiety disorder is often associated with various factors such as genetic predisposition, personality traits, adverse life events, environmental stressors, excessive mental stress, work-related pressure, and insufficient sleep. Individuals experiencing tension anxiety disorder can alleviate symptoms through psychotherapy, medication, breathing control exercises, and should seek help from professional doctors when necessary.
