Give a brief description of three of the five most common anxiety disorders.

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Responses may vary but must include some or all of the following information: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is marked by a chronic, high-level anxiety that interferes with daily activities and relationships and is not tied to any specific threat. Panic disorder is characterized by a distinct period of intense fear or discomfort in the absence of any real danger. Phobic disorder is characterized by persistent and irrational fears of a stimulus that doesn’t pose any real danger. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by persistent and unwanted obsessions or compulsions. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the development of psychological disturbances following exposure to a traumatic event or situation.