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Can you Pee in Public?
Paruresis - bladder shyness - affects millions of people - mostly men. Can you pee in public?

Facts about Social Phobia
Social phobia, also called social anxiety, is a disorder characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder - The Basics
It is estimated that 3-4% of the general population suffers from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). GAD is characterized by excessive worry that occurs more often than not for a period of at least 6 months.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), A Real Illness
A brochure produced by NIMH to help people understand Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Why Real-Time War Coverage Boosts Anxiety Levels
It's not you, it's the situation. And when a situation like the war in Iraq reminds you of a painful memory, your brain's self-defense mechanism will go off like an alarm, according to a University of Michigan researcher.