anxiety disorder
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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"Understanding that larger circuit could help answer a simple question of why someone with an anxiety disorder might exhibit inappropriate fear responses to something that isn't actually dangerous," Halladay said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
“I don’t drink coffee, but I like caffeine. And I like being able to make sure it’s the same amount because I have anxiety disorder and I know how much I can handle.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
The plaintiff’s former therapist, Victoria Burke, testified that she diagnosed Kaley with body dysmorphia and social phobia, a type of anxiety disorder, in her early teens.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
He was battling with chronic hypochondria - known formally as illness anxiety disorder - a condition that is characterised by an excessive, disabling fear of having a serious undiagnosed medical illness.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
Gabriel said he had an anxiety disorder and the small environment was more comfortable for him, but Ethan never revealed his reasons.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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