Posted by Dinah on July 24, 2008, at 20:19:01
In reply to Is it possible that I will have anxiety disorder, posted by Angela2 on July 24, 2008, at 14:04:36
It may not always remain at disorder level, since it has to be causing significant problems in living to be a disorder, doesn't it? I can't recall.
The traits will probably always be there. For example, I mostly have my OCD under control. So much that I'm tempted to say I used to have OCD. It does flare occasionally under stress.
The underlying physiology that made me susceptible to anxiety will probably always be there. I need to make sure I practice good mental health habits. I need to keep an eye on my stress level. Sometimes things the stress will mount up and I'll have flareups of OCD or other anxiety symptoms.
I would imagine my experience isn't all that untypical.
(On the other hand, I don't think I'll ever get over my social anxiety.)
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