anxiety disorder
Britishnoun
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Payne, from Exeter, says she stopped any form of public speaking after developing a severe anxiety disorder and experiencing panic attacks.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Some people have panic attacks as one-offs while others might have them as part of other mental health problems such as obsessive-compulsive disorder or generalised anxiety disorder.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 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
From a diagnostic standpoint, it overlaps with obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and trauma-related syndromes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
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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