When anxiety begins to retard quality of life on a regular enough basis, a teen might be suffering from one of many anxiety disorders: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worrying, and as a teenager there's plenty of things to worry about, but GAD can transform a pimple into an agoraphobic trigger. ... Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs after an exceptionally traumatizing episode in a child's life. ... Panic Disorder is the repeated occurrence of panic attacks induced by high anxiety and can include problems breathing, nausea, sweating, etc. ......

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Anxiolytics are not prescribed for prolonged periods of time because these medications, classified as Schedules II and IV drugs, are for short-term use and are contraindicated for long-term use and carry the possibility of tolerance and physical or psychologic drug dependence or habituation, especially in large doses. ... Other than anxiety, symptoms such as depression, OCD, panic disorders are relieved by anxiolytics or buspirone. ... Unipolar disorder is major depression, characterized by feelings of sadness, helplessness, and worthlessness. ... Other that depression, SSRI's are indic...

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