anxiety disorder
noun
: any of various disorders (such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder) in which anxiety is a predominant feature
called also anxiety neurosis, anxiety state
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Some scientists even contend that vasopressin—and a related hormone also produced by the hypothalamus called oxytocin—may be directly or indirectly involved with anxiety disorders and autism.
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James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that involves fearing and avoiding places or situations that might cause panic and feelings of being trapped, helpless or embarrassed, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
This fear is categorized as a specific phobia, which can often occur alongside anxiety disorders and OCD.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
As a first-generation American, Portillo is more likely to develop an anxiety disorder than her parents, according to a new study that states that immigrants have lower rates of anxiety disorders than U.S.-born adults across most racial-ethnic backgrounds.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 3 Sep. 2024
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James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, Md, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder that involves fearing and avoiding places or situations that might cause panic and feelings of being trapped, helpless or embarrassed, according to Mayo Clinic.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
This fear is categorized as a specific phobia, which can often occur alongside anxiety disorders and OCD.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 8 Sep. 2024
As a first-generation American, Portillo is more likely to develop an anxiety disorder than her parents, according to a new study that states that immigrants have lower rates of anxiety disorders than U.S.-born adults across most racial-ethnic backgrounds.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Anxiety disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety%20disorder. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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