Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)
Health 24 - The very normality of social anxiety has meant that SAD is often undiagnosed. The person becomes anxious as he/she anticipates about when it was first noticed, the course of the disorder and previous treatment received, including what medication was
Source: www.health24.com
Avoidant paruresis ('bashful bladder' syndrome)
Tiscali - Avoidant paruresis (also known as 'bashful bladder' syndrome or psychogenic urinary retention) is a social anxiety disorder Drug treatment: in some cases, medication is necessary, especially when depression or serious anxiety symptoms are present
Source: www.tiscali.co.uk
1.2 million Canadians suffer from unexplained illnesses
Saskatoon Star Phoenix - unexplained physical symptoms had at least one psychiatric disorder including depression, bipolar, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and agoraphobia, the study stated. Those suffering required help dressing, bathing and taking medication
Source: www.canada.com
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Health 24 - 3% of people; it is one of the most common and disabling of the psychiatric disorders. Combining antidepressant medication Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) that also includes post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety
Source: www.health24.com
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