Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
Social anxiety disorder (SAD), or social phobia-intense fear of being negatively judged in social or performance situations-makes people feel powerless against their anxiety. Social anxiety disorder can wreak havoc on the social and romantic ... [... more]
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Getting Help > Topics> Other > Workplace
Getting stressed out at work is natural - it happens to everyone. But there's a difference between being stressed out by your job and having an anxiety disorder. Stress can trigger a latent disorder, or heighten the anxiety already being ... [... more]
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Specific phobias: Involuntary fear reactions, help from ADAA
Characterized by strong, irrational, and involuntary fear reactions to a particular object, place or situation, specific phobias can lead to anxiety, panic, and other symptoms. New places, high bridges, old elevators may make all of us a bit ... [... more]
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Anxiety Disorders and Alcohol Abuse
For some people, a glass of wine after a long day at work is used to help "take the edge off," or a drink at a party to help "loosen up." For many of these individuals, alcohol use in moderation is not of concern. However, for people [... more]
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Mission Statement
Resources for those suffering from or interested in learning more about generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and ... [... more]
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Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
OCD is a serious, yet treatable anxiety disorder that often occurs with depression and other anxiety disorders. If not treated properly, it may become disabling. Health care professionals can offer a variety of effective treatments to break free ... [... more]
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Conversation Starter: Talking About OCD
Many people may be familiar with OCD, but few understand its complex nature. People with OCD have persistent unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions), and they may perform rituals (compulsions) that may bring some short-term relief from the ... [... more]
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Treatment Options
Overview OCD Videos OCD Survey Highlights Meet the Campaign Spokespersons Home About Treat It, Don't Repeat ItOCD Videos Treatment Options [... more]
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Understanding OCD
Overview OCD Videos OCD Survey Highlights Meet the Campaign Spokespersons Home About Treat It, Don't Repeat ItOCD Videos Understanding OCD [... more]
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OCD Self-Test
If you think you might have OCD, please take this self-test and check "yes" or "no" for each question. Discuss your responses with your doctor or therapist, who will help determine if you have OCD. Effective treatments are available [... more]
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Impact of OCD on Personal Relationships
Overview OCD Videos OCD Survey Highlights Meet the Campaign Spokespersons Home About Treat It, Don't Repeat ItOCD Videos Impact of OCD on Personal Relationships [... more]
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Specific Phobia Self Test
The most common kind of anxiety disorder, phobias-illogical yet powerful fears-affect more than one in eight Americans at some time. If you suspect that you might suffer from a phobia, complete the self-test below. Print out the results and share ... [... more]
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