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Anxiety Disorders - Understanding Anxiety Disorders

By Keath Low, About.com

Updated: August 14, 2008

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Definition:

Understanding Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety Disorders are a type of mental disorder in which anxiety (physiological fight or flight arousal) becomes excessive, irrational or disabling.

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