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Anxiety has been defined as a feeling of fear, dread, or apprehension that arises without a clear or appropriate real-life justification. Some authorities differentiate anxiety from true fear in that the latter is experienced in response to an actual threat or danger, such as those to one's physical safety. Anxiety, on the other hand, may arise in response to apparently innocuous situations, or may be out of proportion to the actual degree of the external stress. Generally, intense, persistent, or chronic anxiety that is not justified in response to real-life stresses, and that interferes with the individual's functioning, is regarded as a manifestation of mental disorder. Anxiety is a symptom in many mental disorders, including schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and so on, but in phobias and other anxiety disorders proper, anxiety is the primary (and frequently the only) symptom. Panic disorder (PD) is a common condition, the cardinal features of which are attacks of unexpected, severe anxiety, accompanied by physical symptoms like palpitations, a choking sensation, tingling, dizziness, and fear of dying or "going crazy".
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Anxiety Network International
Comprehensive information and advice on social anxiety (social phobia), panic, and generalized anxiety disorder and their treatment. Includes articles, bookstore, question and answer pages, and related links.6
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Panic Anxiety Hub
Offers information, resources and support for people with this class of disorder.5
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Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Non-profit organization provides information and support for patients and health professionals, with details of conditions, and lists of resources.7
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Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute Of Maryland (ASDI)
Information, treatment and training for excessive worrying, anxiety disorders, stress-related disorders, and post-traumatic disorders.4
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BeyondAnxiety.com
Knowledge, skills, support and community for anxiety sufferers, including those with social phobia, PTSD, OCD and generalized anxiety.3
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Anxiety Disorders Guide
Articles on the diagnosis and treatment of the various kinds of anxiety and panic disorders.NA
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LivingWithAnxiety.com
Anxiety help, resources, medication, recommended reading and information.3
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Peace of Mind
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Anxiety-Panic.com
Directory of websites about anxiety, panic and related disorders.5
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Phobia Center of Dallas and Ft. Worth
Information on panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania, social phobia, fear of public speaking, checkride anxiety, specific phobias, fear of flying, and performance anxiety.3
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