Anxiety disorders constitute the largest group of mental disorders in most western societies and are a leading cause of disability. The essential features of anxiety disorders are excessive and ...

Anticipatory anxiety is a discomforting and disquieting mind game you play on yourself. Anticipatory anxiety is a common symptom that is a part of a larger social anxiety diagnosis. Anticipatory ...

Anxiety is a common term for worrying or feeling stressed about things. While everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, some people experience so much anxiety that they cannot stop worrying or ...

Anticipatory anxiety occurs when you feel dread and fear about an upcoming event, and limited information is available to you. While not a standalone mental health diagnosis, anticipatory anxiety is a ...

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I've written a lot about how I'm anxiety-prone by nature. Because of this, I find myself using my own advice constantly. Sometimes people find it hard to make the mental leap from understanding the ...

There are several ways a person can reduce anxiety before a doctor’s appointment. These include taking a friend or family member with them, practicing anxiety-reducing techniques, and more. A person ...

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For most of my life, I didn’t know I had anxiety. From the outside, I’ve always been a relatively easy-going person — at least not what I'd call a “Nervous Nelly.” I thought that people with anxiety ...

Given the challenges kids and teens with autism often face regarding sensory sensitivities and changes in routine, the exposure activities for a plan of action targeting these fears may need to be ...