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RSSPanic attack
A panic attack is a period
of intense, often
temporarily disabling sense
of extreme fear or
psychological distress,
typically of abrupt onset.
Though it is often a purely
terrifying feeling to the
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Phobia
A phobia is a strong,
persistent fear of
situations, objects,
activities, or persons. The
main symptom of this
disorder is the excessive,
unreasonable desire to avoid
the feared subject. Some
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General anxiety disorder
General anxiety disorder or
generalized anxiety disorder
(GAD) is an anxiety disorder
that is characterized by
excessive and uncontrollable
worry about everyday things.
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Psychological trauma
Psychological trauma is a
type of damage to the psyche
that occurs as a result of a
traumatic event. A traumatic
event involves a singular
experience or enduring event
or events that completely
overwhelm the individual's
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Emotional detachment
Emotional detachment can mean two different things. In the first meaning, it refers to an inability to connect with others on an emotional level, as well as a means of coping with anxiety by avoiding ... > more -
Procrastination
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Premenstrual stress syndrome
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Sleep disorder
A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a disorder in the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Sleep disorders include: Bruxism; delayed sleep phase syndrome; insomnia: jet lag or desynchronosis; ... > more
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