anxiety disorder

British  

noun

1. any of various mental disorders characterized by extreme anxiety and including panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder

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Example Sentences

“When a young person shows up with anxiety after starting a stimulant, that doesn’t mean that they have an anxiety disorder,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the researchers, these results could reshape how scientists think about the biological roots of anxiety disorders and how they might be treated in the future.

From Science Daily

From a diagnostic standpoint, it overlaps with obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and trauma-related syndromes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Around 300 million people live with depression, and roughly 301 million have an anxiety disorder, affecting nearly 8 percent of the global population.

From Science Daily

Generalized anxiety disorder is a persistent and excessive form of anxiety that feels out of proportion to actual events or situations.

From Science Daily