Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD): What It Is and How It Is Diagnosed
Somatic symptom disorder (SSD) is a mental disorder in which a person has excessive thoughts and behaviors about physical symptoms-such as pain or fatigue-which may or may not have a medical cause. With SSD, a person is not "faking it" but is so preoccupied with symptoms that it causes distress and affects their ability to function normally.1
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The Difference Between Normal Anxiety and GAD
Many people feel anxious from time to time, especially during times of stress. However, when you worry excessively, so much so that it interferes with day-to-day activities, you might have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Self-Esteem
People who struggle with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) often find themselves struggling with low self-esteem. They may have poor confidence in themselves or think they are worthless. This can be a harmful symptom of GAD with long-lasting implications. The following is a brief overview of self-esteem theory and some ideas on how you can improve your opinion of yourself while living with GAD.
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How to Deal With Blushing When You Have Social Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety, flushed face, sweating, and trembling can be symptoms of social anxiety disorder (SAD). When you have social anxiety, blushing and other symptoms may happen when you are in a social situation that causes fear of being in the spotlight or being negatively evaluated or judged by others.
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9 Warning Signs of Depression You Shouldn t Ignore
Diagnosing depression often starts with a screening tool, which is a short questionnaire that asks about depression symptoms and frequency. If you have one or more of the nine warning signs below, talk to your healthcare provider about getting a depression screening.
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