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Anxiety disorders are not “all in your head.”

   

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Anxiety can be a real medical condition, developing from a complex set of biological and environmental factors, including genetics, biochemistry and traumatic life events.

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PTSD is a normal coping reaction to a traumatic event.

   

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Brain imaging studies show that a part of the brain critical to memory and emotion appears to be different in PTSD. These changes are thought to be responsible for intrusive memories and flashbacks that occur in people with this disorder.

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Students who experience anxiety can still handle the rigors of college life.

   

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Colleges are designed to be challenging academically, personally, and socially. Some anxiety is a natural by-product of the accelerated pace of learning and growth.

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College students don’t have anything to be anxious about.

   

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Yes, college is fun and rewarding. It can also be incredibly stressful. You’re dealing with constant evaluation from professors, parental expectations, financial pressure, lack of privacy, serious relationships, the need to make career decisions and more. Recognizing that these feelings are a normal part of the college experience is the first step to dealing with anxiety.

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Avoiding certain situations can prevent panic attacks.

   

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This may be true in the short-term, but panic attacks can worsen over time without proper treatment.

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People with OCD are not just detail-oriented.

   

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OCD can be an extremely disabling illness that interferes with work, school and social obligations. A person with OCD knows that their thoughts and behaviors don’t make sense, but are unable to control them.

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Feeling anxious about social situations is simply a reflection of ordinary shyness. It is nothing to worry about.

   

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Social phobia is a medical disorder that can be associated with significant distress and even occupational and social dysfunction.

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Down On Yourself?

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