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Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder affects the lives of nearly 15 million people. It is marked by a powerful fear of negative public examination. The individual is afraid of being embarrassed or humiliated in front of others. Usually the individual’s lack of social skills perpetuates the fear. The most common example of social anxiety disorder is the … Continue reading

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Approximately 6.8 million people suffer from the anxiety disorder of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Women are twice as likely to suffer from GAD and comorbidity is very likely. GAD is a disorder that is long-lasting and does not have a focus on a particular object or situation. Everyday living is filled with persistent fear and … Continue reading