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Anxiety and Panic

WebMD's overview of anxiety and panic disorders, including phobias and posttraumatic stress disorder.
Panic Attack Symptoms

The fear and terror that a person experiences during a panic attack are not in proportion to the true situation and may be unrelated to what is happening around them. Most people with panic attacks experience several the symptoms outlined in this article.
What Causes Anxiety Disorder?

The exact cause of GAD is not fully known, but a number of factors -- including genetics, brain chemistry and environmental stresses -- appear to contribute to its development.
Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder -- The Basics

Is it normal anxiety or an anxiety disorder? Get an overview of generalized anxiety disorder (or GAD).
Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder -- Prevention

A look at ways of preventing anxiety from the experts at WebMD.
Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder -- Diagnosis and Treatment

Understand the treatment of anxiety from the experts at WebMD.
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder -- Symptoms

Learn about the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from the experts at WebMD.
Understanding Phobias -- the Basics

Learn the basics of phobias from the experts at WebMD.
Understanding Phobias -- Treatment

Learn about treatments for phobias.
Understanding Posttraumatic Stress Disorder -- the Basics

WebMD's guide to the basics of post-traumatic stress disorder.