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Anxiety Disorder Definitions Anxiety is a diffuse, vague apprehension associated with feelings on uncertainty and helplessness. This emotion has no specific object. It is subjectively experienced and communicated interpersonally. It is different from fear, which is the intellectual appraisal of danger. Anxiety is the emotional response to that appraisal. The capacity to be anxious is necessary for survival, but severe levels of anxiety are incompatible with life. Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric problems in the United States. Type 1- Panic disorder without agoraphobia: Recurrent unexpected panic attacks and at least one of the attacks has been followed by a month (or more) of: A Persistent concern about having additional attacks. B Worry about the implications of the attack or its consequences, or . C A significant change in behavior related to the attacks. Also the absence of agoraphobia. 2- Panic disorder with agoraphobia: Meets the above criteria. In addition, the presence of agoraphobia, which is anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or in which help may not be available in the event of having an unexpected or situationally predisposed panic attack. Agoraphobic fears typically involve characteristics clusters of situations that include being outside the home alone; being in a crowd or standing in a line; being on a bridge; and traveling in a bus, train, or car. Agoraphobic situations are avoided, or are endured with marked distress or with anxiety about having a panic attack, or require the presence of a companion. 3- Agoraphobia without history of panic disorder: Present of agoraphobia and has never met criteria for panic disorder. Marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable, cued by the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation (e.g., flying, heights, animals, receiving an injection, seeing blood). Exposure to the response. The perso