Category: Anxiety
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Phobias: A to Z
A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. They provoke feelings of anxiousness making everyday life frightening and disabling. Phobias are one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States with an estimation of 19.2 million U.S. adults being affected by…
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How Plastic Surgery Has Helped with the Understanding of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
We all have a perceived imperfection regarding our appearance, however, most of us are able to accept it and carry on with our daily lives. An individual suffering from body dysmorphic disorder is unable to, as those with the disorder obsess over an imperfection until it becomes the only thing they see when they look…
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