Anxiety
Anxiety (generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder) has an even higher prevalence. It is present in approximately 12% of the general adult population. Anxiety disorders are characterized by persistent and pervasive worry. It occurs most of the day for most days of the week. This obsessive worrying can cause significant problems with daily functioning. As a result, this may affect your ability to complete daily tasks or hurt your work performance. And it may keep you from being present for others.
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder) is an even more severe psychiatric disorder. This is characterized by rapid mood swings, agitation, and disorganized thought processes. There is also a much higher risk of addiction and alcohol dependence issues. Untreated bipolar disorder causes a higher risk of harming yourself or others. Especially during a manic hyper energies episode.
ADHD
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often starts in childhood and adolescence. But, if untreated continues through adulthood. ADD symptoms may diminish in adulthood, but never completely go away. We associate this chronic condition with significant problems with work and professional performance.
But, it can also result in chaotic relationships higher risk for divorce, and a higher risk for developing addiction disorders. Unfortunately, most adults believe that ADHD is a childhood and adolescence disorder only. As a result, they don’t believe it could continue into adulthood. This is incorrect. But, due to this reason, many adults with ADHD do not seek treatment. They may end up waiting until symptoms worsen and cause severe consequences.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder. It can happen after you are exposed to a traumatic event. Traumatic events are where you either fear or actually experience severe physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. In fact, you can only witness such traumatic events and still develop PTSD. Even if you were never at true risk of actually being harmed. The person with PTSD often has an acute fear for their safety or even their life. PTSD can be very devastating. It is also hard to determine who may develop the symptoms after exposure to traumatic events. We do know that people who already have depression, anxiety, or substance use disorders are at an increased risk of developing PTSD. Likewise, those who develop PTSD are at significantly increased risk for developing these disorders.
