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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The calming action of the vagus nerve is the biological basis for new therapies that aim to stimulate the nerve to quell seizures, relieve anxiety disorders, cool the body’s inflammatory response, and staunch a migraine attack, among a long list of potential treatments.
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R Douglas Fields, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024
Multiple studies have found that sleep problems are much more common among individuals with anxiety disorders.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
While each type of anxiety disorder has unique characteristics, each causes persistent, excessive fear or worry in nonthreatening situations.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Social anxiety disorder is one of the five main types of anxiety disorders.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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R Douglas Fields, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024
Multiple studies have found that sleep problems are much more common among individuals with anxiety disorders.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
While each type of anxiety disorder has unique characteristics, each causes persistent, excessive fear or worry in nonthreatening situations.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Social anxiety disorder is one of the five main types of anxiety disorders.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Anxiety disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety%20disorder. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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