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A couple of anxiety symptoms that usually occur in children sometimes follow into adulthood. As with other symptom clusters of anxiety, they often manifest themselves along with some degree of worry, panic, social fears, and so on. Two interesting though rare disorders include

 Separation anxiety disorder: People who feel terrified that someone they love will be killed, kidnapped, injured, or die from an illness and as a result, refuse to be separated from their loved one. When separated, they often feel panic, extreme distress, and despair. The technical diagnosis is called separation anxiety disorder.

 Selective mutism: Although this pattern usually begins in childhood, some adults are almost unable to speak in a variety of anxiety-arousing situations. They may neglect to say basics like “thank you” or “hello,” not because of rudeness, but because of extreme fear. This form of anxiety can cause massive social and occupational limitations. This form of anxiety is technically known as selective mutism.

Anxiety symptoms can also be a direct consequence of certain medical conditions. Common conditions that can lead to significant anxious feelings include endocrine disorders; heart problems, especially arrhythmia; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); and certain disorders of the brain.