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Article: Anxiety Disorders; Facts to Know.(Disease/Disorder overview)
- Article from:
- NWHRC Health Center - Anxiety Disorders
- Article date:
- December 13, 2006
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According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), an estimated 40 million Americans experience anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders are the most common psychiatric condition in the U.S., costing an estimated $42 billion per year.
Without treatment, an anxiety disorder can significantly disrupt your life as you may be tormented by panic attacks, irrational thoughts and fears, compulsive behaviors or rituals, flashbacks, nightmares or countless frightening physical symptoms. Yet, because of widespread lack of understanding and the stigma associated with these disorders, only about one third of those who experience this problem is diagnosed and ...