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Anxiety is a fundamental aspect of the human experience. It can be an adaptive response to a perceived threat, with both psychological and physiological features. In the short term, anxiety [...]

The article discusses the proper management of anxiety in medically ill people. Also cited are a survey showing that people with primary anxiety disorders like panic disorder, phobias and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are at increased risk of certain medical conditions, the lifetime prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the substances and drugs that could cause anxiety like antidepressants, anticholinergics, and antimycobacterial agents.