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"Understanding the Roots of Generalized Anxiety Disorder"
Introduction Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common mental health disorder that involves chronic worrying, nervousness, and tension. Unlike a phobia, where your fear is connected to a specific thing or situation, GAD is diffused, a general feeling of dread or unease that colors your whole life. This may feel like there’s no respite from…
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"Understanding the Complexities of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder"
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that individuals can develop following the experience or witnessing of traumatic, life-threatening events, such as military combat, natural disasters, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults. Individuals with PTSD often struggle with persistent, intrusive recollections of their distressing experiences, sometimes reliving the incidents with…
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"Understanding the Intricacies of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder"
Understanding the Intricacies of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder, often referred to simply as OCD, is a chronic disorder that falls under the umbrella of anxiety disorders. A person suffering from OCD experiences unwanted and recurrent thoughts, feelings, or sensations (obsessions) that drive them to perform an action or ritual repeatedly, (compulsions). Although the symptoms of…