In this episode, we discuss: What does anxiety actually mean? 2:15Is it normal to have some anxiety? 4:08How common are anxiety disorders? 5:03What are some risks for developing anxiety? 6:00Can anxiety come and go? 7:29How long do you need to have anxiety to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder? 7:29What are panic attacks? 8:17How do you generally treat anxiety disorders? 9:47Why should you avoid caffeine in anxiety disorders? 11:35What are specific phobias? 12:10How do you treat specific phobias? 13:23What is social anxiety? 15:09How do you differentiate normal shyness from social anxiety? 16:13How do you treat social anxiety? 16:47What is generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD? 17:15What is the treatment for GAD? 18:04How long does treatment take to work? 19:18What other resources do you recommend? 19:35Anxiety Canada: https://www.anxietycanada.comCanadian Mental Health Association: https://cmha.caCenter for Clinical Interventions - Anxiety: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/AnxietyEmail: [email protected]: @TheDrDictionaryPeer reviewed by Dr. Stephen Gelber, staff psychiatrist at North York General Hospital in Toronto, CanadaOriginal music by Nicholas and John BragagnoloDISCLAIMER: This podcast isnt meant to be a replacement for a traditional doctor’s appointment, nor is it meant to be providing medical advice. Rather, it is meant to supplement your doctor’s visit and explain why your doctor asked what they asked, and help explain the diagnosis and common treatment plans.Doctors often have very different styles and approaches to a patient and their diagnosis. If we discuss a question or treatment plan that your doctor didnt mention, that doesn’t mean that they are a bad doctor. This could represent a difference in practice style, or the fact that your doctor knows you better than we do, and has created a treatment plan that better fits your lifestyle. In case of emergency, please go to your local emergency department. 

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