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A 18-year-old female asked:
Is there a way to be sure i have an anxiety problem ? i've talked to my dr about it but he directs me in an condescending manner . if so , please help
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Rick Barnettanswered
Clinical Psychology 19 years experience
Try this: If one struggles with symptoms of anxiety, there are ways to learn more about it. Try to remain non-judgmental and avoid labeling oneself as 'having' anxiety. Some may feel relieved to have a name and a cluster of symptoms with known patterns to label their suffering. That's a good thing so long as it self-limiting. Try this: http://psychologytoday.tests.psychtests.com/take_test.php?idRegTest=1597
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Dr. Steven Griggsanswered
Clinical Psychology 40 years experience
Here's a reference: to do this yourself:
http://www.psychologyproductsandservices.com/page2.html
You might also check out depression, as anxiety comes along for the ride in 75% of major depression cases. In either case, you need to work with a mental health pro to guide you.
1.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated May 10, 2016
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