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Apr 7, 2023 · Healthy Aging Guide. What to Know About Anxiety in Older Adults. Medically Reviewed by Carmelita Swiner, MD on April 07, 2023. Written by WebMD Editorial Contributor. Types of Anxiety...
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Aug 29, 2024 · The Subtle Signs You Have High-Functioning Anxiety. Anxiety and other mental health disorders in men are still largely stigmatized. Beyond first recognizing and identifying the condition,...
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Phobias more common to older adults include fear of death, disaster to family, and dental procedures. Facing, or thinking about, these situations or things can bring on severe anxiety or a panic attack (chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or nausea). Social phobia (also called social anxiety disorder)
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Jul 11, 2023 · High-functioning anxiety can affect people of any age and gender, but some people have a greater risk of experiencing it. Women are more than twice as likely as men to be affected by generalized anxiety disorder in their lifetimes.
Apr 26, 2022 · Symptoms of anxiety are not that different between genders, though some men may display more anger and irritability, and their anxiety may be linked to testosterone levels as they age.
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Jul 24, 2023 · Older adults, specifically, are more vulnerable if they struggle with sleep, often feel unwell or have long-term medical conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart or thyroid diseases, or diabetes, according to Mental Health America.