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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Nearly 20% of American adults reported having an anxiety disorder in the past year, data shows — and many are more likely to feel uneasy and anxious as the sun sets.
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Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
People With Anxiety Some people who are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, or who experience anxiety due to another health condition like cancer or a trauma injury, may benefit from weighted blanket use.
—Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
It is often prescribed to manage major depressive disorder by balancing chemicals in the brain, and is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Her long-term disability claim was denied, a result of a reviewer deeming her mental health conditions ― PTSD, major depressive disorder and severe social anxiety disorder ― pre-existing.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
People With Anxiety Some people who are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, or who experience anxiety due to another health condition like cancer or a trauma injury, may benefit from weighted blanket use.
—Martta Kelly, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
It is often prescribed to manage major depressive disorder by balancing chemicals in the brain, and is also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Her long-term disability claim was denied, a result of a reviewer deeming her mental health conditions ― PTSD, major depressive disorder and severe social anxiety disorder ― pre-existing.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Anxiety disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety%20disorder. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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