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 * 1. Describe the differences between specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia.**

Social Phobia: This leaves people isolated and ashamed of themselves. This disorder can have an intense effect for social interactions, as ADAA President and CEO Jerilyn Ross mentions. This can effect the person with this disorder to not have any relationships at all. Specific phobia: This phobia is a strong feeling of fear that cannot be worn away. The victim may be helpless to stop the fear even if they know that the fear does not make sense. Agoraphobia: This is a fear of a reoccurring attack. People suffering through Agoraphobia will try to avoid going into locations or situations that have the potential of the fear recurring.


 * 2. What symptoms do children with generalized anxiety disorder have?**

Physically, children suffer through muscle tension, irritability, fatigue, edginess, restlessness, gastrointestinal discomfort, difficulty sleeping, diarrhea, or panic.


 * 3. Why is it difficult for individuals with panic disorder to get a correct diagnosis?**

Panic disorder is extremely similar to many other symptoms such as heart disease, thyroid problems, and breathing disorders. This may cause confusion for doctors analyzing their symptoms. It involves an additional extreme amount of time to get the correct diagnosis.


 * 4. Describe the methods used to treat anxiety disorders.**

Psychosocial treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, anxiety management and relaxation therapies, and psychotherapy. As for drugs, serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, beta blockers, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are used. Sometimes people are informed to receive a combination of these treatments.