anxiety disorder
Britishnoun
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Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorders, and phobias.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
In generalized anxiety disorder, for example, people may worry excessively about ordinary events and struggle to control nervousness or fear.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
The 2023 Wimbledon women's singles champion added that "experts confirmed" she had "suffered an acute stress reaction and generalised anxiety disorder".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 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
I had never been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, but Dr. Howell said that anxiety and depression often went hand in hand.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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