The Ross Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders





"I have to admit I was a skeptic... couldn't believe that coming to The Ross Center for the 5 day intensive program could help me overcome my driving phobia...not only can I now drive on highways, I had to write and let you know that I just drove 250 mile" Delores T., Little Rock, Ark.


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How can I tell if it's an anxiety disorder?

The symptoms of anxiety or stress that most people feel from time to time as a result of living in a hectic world are not the same as the symptoms experienced by someone with an anxiety disorder. To determine if you are suffering from an anxiety disorder answer Yes or No in response to the following questions:

Are you troubled by:
Repeated, unexpected panic attacks, during which you suddenly are over-come by intense fear or discomfort for no apparent reason, or the fear of having another panic attack?	Yes No
Persistent, inappropriate thoughts, impulses or images that you can't get out of your mind (such as a preoccupation with getting dirty, worry about the order of things, or aggressive or sexual impulses)?	Yes No
Powerful and ongoing fear of social situations involving unfamiliar people?	Yes No
Excessive worrying, for six months or more, about a number of events or activities?	Yes No
Fear of places or situations where getting help or escape might be difficult, such as in a crowd or on a bridge?	Yes No
Shortness of breath or a racing heart for no apparent reason?	Yes No
Persistent and unreasonable fear of an object or situation, such as flying, heights, animals, blood, etc.?	Yes No
Being unable to travel alone?	Yes No
Spending too much time each day doing things over and over again (for example, hand washing, checking things, or counting)?	Yes No

More days than not do you:
feel restless?	Yes No
feel easily tired or distracted?	Yes No
feel irritable?	Yes No
have tense muscles or problems sleeping?	Yes No

Have you experienced or witnessed a traumatic event that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury to yourself or a loved one (for example, military combat, a violent crime or a serious car accident)?	Yes No
Have you experienced changes in sleeping or eating habits?	Yes No
Does your anxiety interfere with your daily life?	Yes No

If you answered yes to one or more of the questions you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder and should seek professional help.

To find out more about how The Ross Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders can help you overcome an anxiety disorder and/or to schedule a consultation/diagnostic evaluation, please call (202) 363-1010 or fill out the contact form.

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