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What is anxiety? Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, or family problems. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For people with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time.
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Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness. Information about social anxiety disorder, including common signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how to find help.
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Social anxiety disorder (formerly social phobia) is characterized by persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. The individual fears that he or she will act in a way (or show anxiety symptoms) that will be embarrassing and humiliating.
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Jan 14, 2021 · We know that everyone experiences stress from time to time, and it's normal to experience a wide range of emotions when you're feeling stressed, such as anxiety or fear, anger, and even grief, especially during challenging times such as these.
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What is generalized anxiety disorder? Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people may worry about things such as health, money, or family problems. But people with GAD feel extremely worried or nervous more frequently about these and other things—even when there is little or no reason to worry about them.
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Persistent sadness or feelings of hopelessness. Noticeable changes in mood, energy, or appetite. Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much. Appetite or weight changes. Misuse of alcohol, drugs, or both. Decreased energy or fatigue. Excessive fear or worry. Seeing or hearing things that are not there. Extremely high and low moods.
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Jun 1, 2023 · Social anxiety disorder is an intense, persistent fear of being watched and judged by others. For people with social anxiety disorder, the fear of social situations may feel so intense that it seems beyond their control. For some people, this fear may get in the way of going to work, attending school, or doing everyday things.
