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Wednesday, November, 25, 2009

What Is Anxiety Disorder?

Why women worry, and what can been done about it

October 14, 2008
According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety than men. Researchers say there are many factors that contribute to this, including reproductive hormones and social expectations about women and their roles. In this article from CNN, a reporter talks to experts about how these factors may come together to make women worry more. The experts also talks about ways women can get treatment for anxiety if the condition is causing problems in t... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder vs. General Anxiety About the Economy: What's the Difference?
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...nervously following the news, you know we live in anxiety-provoking times. I'm often asked about... Read more »

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Treating Anxiety and Depression
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...times. Feelings of sadness, loneliness, fear, and anxiety are normal, and they usually pass over... Read more »

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When Should I Seek Help For Anxiety?
By Dr. Kleiner , Health Expert

Anxiety is at once a ubiquitous everyday part of a normal life, as well as a potentially... Read more »

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Finding the Right Therapist
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Therapy is a recommended form of treatment for various anxiety disorders. But finding a... Read more »

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Help For College Students With Anxiety Disorders
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...year. But one in eight will experience unrelenting anxiety, terrifying panic attacks, or... Read more »

Health Guide

Medication for Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder cannot be cured. Medications are available and have been found to be helpful for some people. Medications sometimes will allow a person to receive more benefit from behavioral... Read more »
Anxiety in Relationships
People who suffer from anxiety often have trouble within their personal relationships, according to the Anxiety Disorder Association of America (ADAA). The good news, however, is that as the anxiety... Read more »
When a Spouse Has Anxiety
...mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} When a Spouse has Anxiety If your spouse has anxiety disorder, it can place a large strain on the... Read more »
ADHD and Anxiety
Anxiety is the fear or worry that we feel about events in our lives. It can occur because of some specific reason, such as when we worry about the first day of a new job or when we don’t seem to... Read more »

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