7 Diseases Misdiagnosed for Anxiety
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“Oh, you just have anxiety or panic attacks,” is what one doctor told his patient.
Little did he know she was suffering from something much more complex and detrimental to her body than what he diagnosed.
While we don’t know the nature of the doctor’s diagnosis or what underlying bias or thought patterns that would lead him to the lesser diagnosis, we do know that anxiety gets diagnosed much too often. It aslo gets confused with other diseases.
So today, we want to arm you with the knowledge and tools to be the best patient advocate you can be for yourself and your family to speak up if something doesn’t feel right when you get diagnosed with anxiety.
What Really Is Anxiety, Anyway?
Anxiety is a common mental health condition characterized by excessive and persistent worry, fear, and unease. It can manifest in various ways, including:
Emotional symptoms: Feeling overwhelmed, restless, irritable, and constantly on edge.
Physical symptoms: Rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, sweating, trembling, and difficulty sleeping.
Cognitive symptoms: Difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and intrusive thoughts.
Anxiety can be triggered by a wide range of factors, such as stressful life events, genetics, and underlying medical conditions. While occasional anxiety...
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