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
Charlotte began therapy at her local mental health service before being admitted to an anxiety disorder residential unit in London.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
One poor bastard is ADHD, OCD, BPD, bipolar, and on top of it all has some sort of anxiety disorder.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
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