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  2. Treatment Reviews

    1. Peer Review on Treatments

      Share your experiences or read others experiences with treatments for their anxiety disorder(s)

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    2. Research Studies, Trials and News

      Participate in or read about ongoing research studies and trials on Anxiety Disorders

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  3. Anxiety Disorders Forum

    1. Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

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    2. Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

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    3. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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    4. Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia

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    5. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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    6. Phobias

      Discussion of Phobias. A phobia is a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object (spiders, snakes, etc) or situation (crowds, open spaces, etc). Accompanying this fear is a strong desire to avoid the object or situation.

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    7. Health Anxiety

      Sometimes known as 'Hypochondriasis'

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    8. Body Dysmorphic

      Anxiety about a perceived defect in one's appearance. Such as - Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Compulsive Eating, Binge Eating

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    9. Undiagnosed Or Unsure

      Not diagnosed or not sure what you are dealing with. This is the place for you.

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  4. Struggles and Support

    1. Inspiration & Success Stories

      Share your successes, favorite quotes or let someone know you care about them. 

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    2. Frustration

      Life suck? Vent here

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    3. Clinical Depression

      Clinical Depression is commonly paired with all anxiety disorders. 

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    4. Secondary Disorders

      For the discussion of Disorders secondary to Anxiety Disorders. Possible triggers.

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    5. Medication

      What medicine have you tried?

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    6. Therapy and Self-Help Resources

      Questions and stories about therapy (whether one-on-one, in a group, in-person, or online). Have any books helped you? Or web links?

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    7. Nutrition, Supplements and Exercise

      Workouts, Yoga, Jogging, Sports. Nutrition. All things getting and or staying fit.

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    8. Mental Health in the media

      Discuss how anxiety and mental health is portrayed in the media and viewed by the public.

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  5. Grief and Trauma

    1. Loss and Bereavement

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    2. Bullying and Violence

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    4. Rape and Abuse

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    5. Self-Harm & Suicidal feelings/ thoughts

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  6. Healing and Wellbeing

    1. General Health

      Any General Health topics. Colds, Flu, Migraines, Headaches, Stomach bugs etc

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    2. Spirituality, Religion and Faith

      A place to discuss religious topics and spirituality. Please be mindful to respect each others beliefs. This is a support section and NOT for debate.

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    3. Sleep Cycles

      Insomnia, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Paralysis, Hypersomnia... etc

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    4. LGBTQIA

      Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Questioning, Intersex and Asexual. This is a support section and NOT for debate.

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    5. Friends and Family

      A place to talk about life and family

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    6. Love and Relationships

      Relationships, it's complicated...

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  7. The Lounge

    1. General Discussion

      General chit chat

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    2. Just For Fun

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    5. Sport

      Football, all kinds, Rugby, Hockey, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball. Whatever is your game, whoever is your team this is the place to moan, groan, celebrate or argue.

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      Share your art, photography, crafts and other hobbies

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  8. Outside the Box

    1. Philosophy and Debate

      Keep the debate in the debate. 

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      A section for adults to discuss mature content.

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      I can't say I have had anything like this, but I'd wonder if it'd tardive dyskinesia.

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