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About this episode

We all know that modern life can be stressful. Balancing the demands of our family and work lives can often cause feelings of stress and anxiety as we try to do all that we need to. And for most people, anxiety about deadlines or social situations is normal. But for people suffering from an anxiety disorder, this sense of nervousness is chronic, lasting for six months or more. These feelings can be overpowering, and are often out of proportion with reality. In the U.S., we spend $47 billion a year taking care of patients that have anxiety. That includes pharmaceutical support, psychotherapy, medical visits, and the economical aspect of lost wages. In this episode of The Answered Patient, we invite you to join our host, Jane Hanson, to learn about anxiety disorders—some of their symptoms…how they’re diagnosed…and the treatment options that are currently available. While the exact cause of anxiety disorders is unknown, experts believe that heredity may be involved. Environment, personal development—even your diet may play a role in whether you have an anxiety disorder. You can watch The Answered Patient Anxiety Episode right here and view additional AnswersTV Health programs at www.answerstv.com/health

• Release Date

  Jan 7, 2008

• Runtime

  07:05