Category:Characters with an Anxiety Disorder

These characters have an anxiety disorder, which can appear in a number of different ways;


 * Panic disorder - People with this condition have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. Other symptoms of a panic attack include sweating, chest pain, palpitations (unusually strong or irregular heartbeats), and a feeling of choking. It can feel like having a heart attack or "going crazy."
 * Social anxiety disorder - Also called social phobia, this involves overwhelming worry and self-consciousness about everyday social situations. The worry often centers on a fear of being judged by others, or behaving in a way that might cause embarrassment or lead to ridicule.
 * Specific phobias - These are intense fears of a specific object or situation, such as heights or flying. The level of fear is usually inappropriate to the situation and may cause one to avoid common, everyday situations.
 * Generalized anxiety disorder - This is excessive, unrealistic worry and tension, even if there's little or nothing to provoke the anxiety.

While symptoms depend on the type of anxiety disorder, they generally include:


 * Feelings of panic, fear, and uneasiness
 * Problems sleeping
 * Cold or sweaty hands or feet
 * Shortness of breath
 * Heart palpitations
 * Not being able to be still and calm
 * Dry mouth
 * Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
 * Nausea
 * Muscle tension
 * Dizziness