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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Treatment Options for Depression and Mood Disorders Major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and PTSD continue to affect millions.
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
Of course, anxiety disorders can be serious and medication can be quite useful in those cases.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
In some cases, perfectionist behaviors can be symptoms of an anxiety disorder, depression, and/or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Apr. 2025
For those diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, that disorder won't go away permanently, experts say.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
Of course, anxiety disorders can be serious and medication can be quite useful in those cases.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
In some cases, perfectionist behaviors can be symptoms of an anxiety disorder, depression, and/or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Apr. 2025
For those diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, that disorder won't go away permanently, experts say.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for anxiety disorder
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“Anxiety disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety%20disorder. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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