November 2008
Anxiety disorders; just in time for finals.
Everyone feels nervous, uptight, and anxious some times. You are supposed to get a little jittery, maybe have sweaty palms and even feel a little nauseous just before you give a big presentation in class. This “fight or flight” phenomenon is nature’s way of making sure you ready to do your best. But some folks feel like this just going to the grocery store or the Laundromat. In extreme cases people don’t ever leave their homes, a condition called agoraphobia.
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