Anxiety Disorder (Noun)
Meaning
A cover term for a variety of mental disorders in which severe anxiety is a salient symptom.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Prolonged stress at work can trigger the onset of an anxiety disorder in some individuals.
- The patient's symptoms were initially diagnosed as a physical illness, but later revealed to be an anxiety disorder.
- Recent studies have shown a strong link between sleep deprivation and the development of an anxiety disorder.
- Living with an anxiety disorder can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life and relationships.
- The counselor helped the client develop coping strategies to manage her anxiety disorder and alleviate symptoms.