But Becky Bruno wasn't just a little shy—she struggled for years with Social Anxiety Disorder before being diagnosed. Just as the name implies, the condition can socially cripple an otherwise ...

When anxiety becomes a disorder But persistent, pervasive, or outsize anxiety can disrupt daily life, whether at school, work, or with friends—the mark of an anxiety disorder. Nearly one-third ...

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)--excessive or pathologic worry for at least 6 months--is a common psychiatric problem that is stable over time and distinguishable from other anxiety disorders.