A patient tells her primary care provider she feels constant…
A patient tells her primary care provider she feels constantly worried about her job, finances, and health. She reports chronic muscle tension and restlessness, daily fatigue, and frequent insomnia. She also describes occasional sudden episodes of racing heart, sweating, dizziness, and intense fear of losing control or dying. These episodes occur without warning and have led to persistent worry about recurrence. She does not experience fear or anxiety in social or performance situations and does not feel nervous around others. Her provider suspects an anxiety disorder. Which of the following are TRUE? (SELECT AL THAT APPLY)