anxiety disorder

noun

: any of various disorders (such as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder) in which anxiety is a predominant feature

called also anxiety neurosis, anxiety state

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Multiple studies have found that sleep problems are much more common among individuals with anxiety disorders. Daisy Jones, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024 While each type of anxiety disorder has unique characteristics, each causes persistent, excessive fear or worry in nonthreatening situations. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024 Social anxiety disorder is one of the five main types of anxiety disorders. Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024 These include psychosis, social anxiety disorder, avoidant personality disorder, depressive disorders, Internet addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anxiety disorder 

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First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anxiety disorder was in 1970

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“Anxiety disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anxiety%20disorder. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

anxiety disorder

noun
: any of various disorders (as panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, a phobia, or generalized anxiety disorder) in which anxiety is a predominant feature

called also anxiety neurosis, anxiety state

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