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What are some traumatic things that could trigger anxiety?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Exposure to scary things, medical illnesses with vague diagnoses, medication side effects, intoxication, loss.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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