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A 16-year-old female asked:

Is anxiety, post tramautic stress and depressions similar in any ways?

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Dr. Janice Alexander
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Yes: Ptsd usually involves a severe episode(s) of anxiety which involves a development of depression
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