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According to Epigee.org in the mental health section of the website, mysophobia is very common in the United States.
However, mysophobia doesn't usually stand alone as it's own mental disorder, but is usually coexisting with other disorders such as hypochondria, since these individuals already have an intense fear of being sick. Also, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is linked as being another coexisting mental disorder that goes hand in hand with this phobia as well.
Then again, fear that is instigated from more knowledge and exposure of such widespread conditions as the AIDS epidemic, and I guess even N1H1 back when it was first seen as a threat could also account for estimating how common mysophobia is. In truth, I don't think there is an exact estimate or census as to exactly how many people suffer from this altogether.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoafflicts between 2-3% of the general population, and is slightly more common in women than in men. It accounts for almost one-third of cases referred to psychiatrists by general practitioners.
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∙ 12y agoMost sufferers are surprised to learn that they are far from alone in this surprisingly common, although often unspoken, phobia.
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∙ 12y agoThere are about 5.5 million Americans who suffer from social phobia each year.
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∙ 13y agoThey are found in one out of every 10 Americans
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Which disorder is characterized by persistent and exaggerated feelings of concern over everyday matters such as workfamilyor school?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is the main difference between generalized anxiety disorder and phobic disorder?
Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder cannot pinpoint the cause of their nervous feelings, whereas individuals with phobias can.
Where can one go to try and address generalized anxiety disorder?
A person should make an appointment with a psychologist of psychiatrist if they are experiencing or seeking information about generalized anxiety disorder. The sooner the disorder is treated, the more likely the person will overcome the mental disorder.
How often do individuals with generalized anxiety disorder suffer episodes of anxiety?
The person with generalized anxiety disorder generally has chronic (officially, having more days with anxiety than not for at least six months), recurrent episodes of anxiety that can last days, weeks, or even months.
What is defined as frequent and unexpected panic attacks?
A generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) or panic disorder.
What does diagnostic code icd10-f41.1 indicate?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What does diagnosis code 300.02 mean?
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
What is the prognosis for patients with generalized anxiety disorder?
The prognosis for recovery depends on the specific disorder, the severity of the patient's symptoms, the specific causes of the anxiety, and the patient's degree of control over these causes.
What psychological symptoms can be present with generalized anxiety disorder?
Psychologically, the person with generalized anxiety disorder may develop a sense of dread for no apparent reason-the irrational feeling that some nameless catastrophe is about to happen
What conditions are treated with Paxil?
Paxil (paroxetine hydrochloride) for treating depression, generalized anxiety disorder, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, PMDD, and PTSD
What is zanex used for?
Alprazolam, available under the trade name Xanaxis commonly used for the treatment of panic disorder, and anxiety disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder(GAD) or social anxiety disorder (SAD).
What are the primary symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder?
If someone has got generalized anxiety disorder then they will show it by basically being stressed and anxious without any clear reason. They tend to find problems with everything and cannot be reasoned out of it.
