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anxiety disorder

British

noun

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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“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

A hallmark of generalized anxiety disorder is that it manifests as physical symptoms.

From Science Daily • Oct. 27, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Oct. 27, 2025

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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