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    Anxiety disorder

    Cognitive disorder with an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations

    Medical condition

    Anxiety disorder
    The Scream (Norwegian: Skrik) a painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch[1]
    SpecialtyPsychiatry, clinical psychology
    SymptomsWorrying, fast heart rate, shakiness[2]
    ComplicationsDepression, trouble sleeping, poor quality of life, substance use disorder, alcohol use disorder, suicide[3]
    Usual onset15–35 years old[4]
    DurationOver 6 months[2][4]
    CausesGenetic, environmental, and psychological factors[5]
    Risk factorsChild abuse, family history, poverty[4]
    Diagnostic methodPsychological assessment
    Differential diagnosisHyperthyroidism; heart disease; caffeine, alcohol, cannabis use; withdrawal from certain drugs[4][6]
    TreatmentLifestyle changes, counselling, medications[4]
    MedicationSSRIs and SNRIs are first line,[7] other options include: tricyclic antidepressants,

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