Anxiety disorders ICD-10 code: F40-F42 ICD-9 code: 300 Anxiety disorder is a blanket term covering several different forms of abnormal anxiety, fear, phobia and nervous condition, that come on suddenly and prevent pursuing normal daily routines. Types There are various forms of anxiety disorders: General anxiety disorder Social anxiety, sometimes known as "social phobia" or "social anxiety disorder" (SAD) Specific phobias Obsessive-compulsive disorder Agoraphobia Claustrophobia Panic disorder Separation anxiety disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder Treatment Anxiety disorders are often debilitating chronic conditions, which can be present from an early age or begin suddenly after a triggering event. They are prone to flare up at times of high stress. A number of drugs are used to treat these disorders. These include benzodiazepines and antidepressants of all main classes (SSRIs, TCAs and MAOis). Many of these disorders can also be treated (with or without adjuctive pharmaceutical therapy) with the aid of a good counselor and behavioural therapies such as cognitive therapy. External link Anxiety Treatment Information, Resources, and Support Forumde:Angststörung Search Term: "Anxiety_disorder" Categories: Anxiety disorders