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“on guard.” They often have trouble trusting others, and sometimes they have difficulty controlling their anger. For more information on PTSD, please refer to another book in this set, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Text-Dependent Questions 1. What are some of the differences between regular worry and a disorder? 2. What are some of the symptoms of a panic attack? 3. Why might a person who survived a robbery have the same symptoms as a war veteran? Research Project Choose one of the anxiety disorders in this chapter and find out what resources exist to help people who have it. For example, you might check the website of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, the National Institute of Mental Health, or the National Center for PTSD. Make a list of what you think are the most helpful resources.