Diagnosed with generalized anxiety

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Cassandra is a woman diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder who also has a history of family trauma. Cassandra feels a surge of anxiety and calls her doctor reporting the following symptoms: chest pain and fast heart rate, difficulty breathing, nausea, headache, and stress about losing control. Cassandra has no history of heart disease, but there is a family history of anxiety. She is currently undergoing lots of stress at her employment. Cassandra has experienced these symptoms once a week for three months. Her doctor sends her to the ER and she gets a diagnosis of panic disorder. Why is Cassandra at higher risk for panic disorder? Cassandra is a woman, has a genetic history, and experienced trauma. Cassandra is a woman. Cassandra has generalized anxiety disorder. Cassandra has a history of trauma.

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