{"id":239,"date":"2026-04-01T23:57:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1-14088c5.ingress-daribow.ewp.live\/anxiety-disorders-are-women-at-greater-risk\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T23:57:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:57:45","slug":"anxiety-disorders-are-women-at-greater-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/?p=239","title":{"rendered":"Anxiety Disorders in Women: Why the Risk Is Higher and What Helps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder \u2014 and the gap is even wider for certain conditions like panic disorder, PTSD, and OCD. This isn&#8217;t a matter of women being &#8220;more emotional.&#8221; It reflects real biological, hormonal, and social factors that increase vulnerability and, in many cases, make it harder to get a diagnosis and the right kind of help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a woman living with persistent worry, fear, or anxiety symptoms \u2014 or if you&#8217;re supporting someone who is \u2014 understanding why anxiety is more common in women is the first step toward finding effective treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Are Women More Likely to Develop Anxiety Disorders?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety disorders affect an estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults in any given year. But that number breaks down unevenly by sex: according to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/any-anxiety-disorder\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Institute of Mental Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the past-year prevalence is 23.4% for women compared to 14.3% for men. Globally, women are 1.6 times more likely to be affected by anxiety disorders than men, according to a 2021 global epidemiological review published in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s43045-023-00315-3\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle East Current Psychiatry<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors drive this disparity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Biological and Hormonal Vulnerability<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The female reproductive system creates a distinct hormonal environment that changes substantially across a woman&#8217;s life. Fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone \u2014 during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause \u2014 directly influence neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA that regulate mood and anxiety, according to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3135672\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research on sex differences in anxiety disorders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research consistently shows that hormonal transitions increase anxiety risk:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Premenstrual phase:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Declining progesterone in the days before menstruation can increase anxiety sensitivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Postpartum period:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rapid hormonal shifts after childbirth are associated with postpartum anxiety, which is as common as postpartum depression but less frequently discussed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Perimenopause:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The hormonal changes of the menopausal transition are linked to new-onset or worsening anxiety, even in women with no prior history.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thyroid disorders \u2014 which are significantly more common in women \u2014 can also produce anxiety symptoms that mimic or amplify an existing anxiety disorder, making accurate diagnosis more complex.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Childhood Adversity and Trauma<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women are more likely to experience certain types of trauma \u2014 including sexual violence, childhood abuse, and intimate partner violence \u2014 that are strongly associated with anxiety disorders and PTSD. Research shows that women develop PTSD at roughly twice the rate of men following traumatic events, even when controlling for the type of trauma experienced, per data from the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/adaa.org\/find-help-for\/women\/anxiety\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety and Depression Association of America<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Social and Psychological Factors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socialization patterns also matter. According to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3135672\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> research on gender differences in anxiety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, women are more likely to internalize stress \u2014 to ruminate, worry, and self-monitor \u2014 which are cognitive patterns closely associated with generalized anxiety disorder and other anxiety conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk factors for anxiety in women include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history of anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal or thyroid conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic stress related to caregiving, work, or financial pressures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma, including intimate partner violence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Hormones Affect Anxiety Across a Woman&#8217;s Life<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal changes don&#8217;t just contribute to anxiety risk \u2014 they can change how anxiety feels and when it appears. Women who have never experienced significant anxiety may find it emerging for the first time during pregnancy, after giving birth, or during the perimenopause transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hormonal sensitivity also has implications for substance use. Estrogen and progesterone fluctuations affect the brain&#8217;s reward system and stress response, influencing how women experience and cope with negative effects. Women with anxiety who use alcohol or other substances to manage symptoms may find that those substances feel more or less effective at different points in their cycle \u2014 a pattern that can make substance use harder to recognize as a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your provider hasn&#8217;t asked about your hormonal history as part of an anxiety evaluation, bring it up \u2014 it affects both the diagnosis and the treatment approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Women Are More Likely to Be Underdiagnosed<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety disorders are underdiagnosed in women at a striking rate \u2014 despite affecting nearly 1 in 4 women annually, only about 37% of people with anxiety disorders ever receive treatment, according to the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/facts-statistics\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety and Depression Association of America<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Several factors explain why.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women are more likely to present with somatic symptoms \u2014 physical complaints like fatigue, headaches, stomach pain, and sleep disruption \u2014 rather than the classic cognitive symptoms (excessive worry, fear) that are most commonly associated with anxiety in clinical training. These physical symptoms are more likely to be investigated as medical issues rather than mental health presentations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women are also more likely to have anxiety symptoms attributed to stress, hormones, or personality rather than recognized as a diagnosable disorder. This gap is often wider for women of color and those facing additional barriers to care, including cost, stigma, and lack of culturally responsive services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The takeaway: if you&#8217;ve been told your symptoms are &#8220;just stress,&#8221; it may be worth seeking a second opinion from a clinician who specializes in women&#8217;s mental health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Do Anxiety Symptoms Look Like in Women?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety doesn&#8217;t always look the same from one person to the next. Some women experience anxiety primarily as physical symptoms; others experience it primarily as racing thoughts or emotional distress. Many experience both.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common symptoms of anxiety in women include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated heart rate, especially in stressful or triggering situations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid breathing, trembling, or sweating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent fatigue, weakness, or exhaustion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty concentrating or making decisions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability, restlessness, or feeling &#8220;on edge&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia or disrupted sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea, stomach discomfort, or appetite changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s worth noting that many of these symptoms also appear in substance use disorders. When a woman is experiencing both, the overlapping picture makes accurate diagnosis especially important \u2014 and it&#8217;s one reason integrated assessment and treatment is the standard of care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Types of Anxiety Disorders<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety is not a single condition. The DSM-5 recognizes several distinct anxiety disorders, and women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with most of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with GAD experience persistent, difficult-to-control worry about everyday concerns \u2014 work, health, relationships, finances. GAD affects an estimated 6.8 million U.S. adults, and women are twice as likely to be affected as men, per<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/facts-statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ADAA statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Panic Disorder<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic disorder involves recurrent, unexpected panic attacks \u2014 sudden surges of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, or dizziness. Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with panic disorder (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/facts-statistics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ADAA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PTSD develops following exposure to a traumatic event. Because women are more likely to experience certain types of trauma and more likely to develop PTSD in response, this disorder disproportionately affects women. Five out of ten women experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and PTSD lifetime prevalence among women (10.4%) is roughly double that of men (5.0%).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Social Anxiety Disorder<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social anxiety disorder involves intense fear and self-consciousness in social situations. Unlike most other anxiety disorders, it affects men and women at roughly equal rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Specific Phobias<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific phobias \u2014 intense fear of a particular object or situation \u2014 are the most common anxiety disorder overall, and women are significantly more likely to be affected than men.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OCD involves recurring, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety. Women are approximately three times more likely to be affected by OCD than men (ADAA).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Trauma, PTSD, and Anxiety in Women<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma and anxiety are deeply connected in women&#8217;s mental health. Many women seeking treatment for anxiety \u2014 and for substance use disorders \u2014 have a history of trauma that was never formally addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This matters for treatment. Trauma can drive anxiety symptoms that don&#8217;t fully respond to standard anxiety treatment. It can also fuel self-medication with alcohol or drugs, creating a co-occurring disorder that requires integrated care. Evidence-based trauma therapies, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverrecovery.com\/therapy-programs\/trauma-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trauma therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are an important component of anxiety treatment for many women, particularly those with a history of abuse, assault, or adverse childhood experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover Recovery&#8217;s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverrecovery.com\/mental-health-treatment-programs\/ptsd\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> PTSD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and co-occurring disorder programs address both the trauma and any accompanying anxiety or substance use disorder \u2014 simultaneously, not sequentially.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Anxiety and Substance Use in Women: How Each Makes the Other Worse<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety and substance use disorders frequently co-occur, and this pattern is especially pronounced in women. Women are significantly more likely than men to have a co-occurring anxiety disorder alongside a substance use disorder (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3124962\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenfield et al., <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychiatric Clinics of North America<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 2010<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When anxiety is left untreated or undertreated, self-medication becomes a real risk. Alcohol, benzodiazepines, and other substances may reduce anxiety symptoms in the short term \u2014 but they ultimately worsen the underlying condition and create physical dependence. What begins as reaching for a glass of wine to unwind after a stressful day can escalate quickly, particularly for someone whose nervous system is already primed toward anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same applies to prescription medications. Women are significantly more likely than men to misuse anti-anxiety medications, in part because they&#8217;re prescribed at higher rates (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC3124962\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenfield et al.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Benzodiazepines \u2014 federally classified Schedule IV controlled substances \u2014 carry high addiction potential when used beyond the short term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be difficult to know which came first \u2014 the anxiety or the substance use. Both can produce similar symptoms, and each can worsen the other. That&#8217;s why treatment for co-occurring anxiety and substance use disorder must address both conditions at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2077-0383\/13\/4\/999\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research strongly supports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> integrated care \u2014 treating both the anxiety disorder and substance use disorder concurrently \u2014 over treating one before the other.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverrecovery.com\/mental-health-treatment-programs\/co-occurring-disorders\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Co-occurring disorders treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Discover Recovery is built on this model.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Are Anxiety Disorders in Women Treated?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective treatment for anxiety in women combines medication, evidence-based therapy, and \u2014 when relevant \u2014 addressing underlying trauma and hormonal factors. Treatment should be individualized, because anxiety looks different in different women and the underlying contributors vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Therapy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the gold standard for most anxiety disorders, helping women identify and shift the thought patterns and behaviors that sustain anxiety.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverrecovery.com\/therapy-programs\/dialectical-behavior-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is particularly effective for women whose anxiety is intertwined with emotional dysregulation.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverrecovery.com\/therapy-programs\/eye-movement-desensitization-and-reprocessing-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> EMDR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> addresses trauma-rooted anxiety directly, processing distressing memories in a way that reduces their emotional charge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Medication<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many women, medication plays a role in anxiety treatment \u2014 particularly SSRIs and SNRIs, which are considered first-line pharmacological treatment. For women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, the treatment approach is modified carefully to account for safety considerations for the developing baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When anxiety co-occurs with substance use disorder, both conditions must be treated at the same time. At Discover Recovery, our clinical team creates individualized treatment plans that address anxiety, substance use, and any underlying trauma together \u2014 because treating one without the other rarely produces lasting results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call us today at <\/span><b>866.719.2173<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverrecovery.com\/assessment-form\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> verify your insurance online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn about your options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Are women really more likely to develop anxiety disorders than men?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes. According to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/statistics\/any-anxiety-disorder\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NIMH data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the past-year prevalence of any anxiety disorder is 23.4% for women versus 14.3% for men. Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with anxiety in their lifetime, with even larger disparities for specific conditions like panic disorder and OCD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What role do hormones play in women&#8217;s anxiety?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hormonal fluctuations throughout a woman&#8217;s life \u2014 during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, and the menopausal transition \u2014 directly affect the brain chemicals that regulate mood and anxiety. Women may notice anxiety symptoms emerge or worsen during these transitions, even without prior mental health history. If this sounds familiar, tell your provider \u2014 it changes both the diagnosis and the treatment approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Can anxiety lead to substance use problems in women?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes. Untreated or undertreated anxiety is a significant risk factor for substance misuse. Women may turn to alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other substances to manage anxiety symptoms. Over time, this pattern can develop into a substance use disorder, and the substance use itself then worsens anxiety \u2014 creating a cycle that requires professional treatment to break.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is dual diagnosis treatment?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dual diagnosis (also called co-occurring disorder) treatment addresses both a mental health condition like anxiety and a substance use disorder at the same time, with an integrated clinical team.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2077-0383\/13\/4\/999\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Research strongly supports this approach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over treating one condition first and the other second.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How do I know if I need professional help for anxiety?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If anxiety is interfering with your work, relationships, sleep, or daily functioning \u2014 or if you&#8217;re using alcohol or other substances to manage it \u2014 it&#8217;s time to speak with a professional. Anxiety is highly treatable, and the earlier you get support, the better the outcome. Call Discover Recovery at <\/span><b>866.719.2173<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a confidential conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 30px; border-radius: 0; margin: 40px 0; box-shadow: none;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 25px; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Kevin_Fischer1.jpg\" \n         alt=\"Dr. Kevin Fischer\" \n         style=\"width: 120px; height: 120px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; flex-shrink: 0;\"><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; font-family: inherit;\">Reviewed By: Dr. Kevin Fischer, M.D.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.8; color: #4a4a4a; font-size: 16px; font-family: inherit;\">\n        Kevin Fischer, MD is an experienced leader in the fields of Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He works with patients suffering from Substance Use Disorder to evaluate their comprehensive health needs and prescribe Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). In addition, he mentors aspiring health professionals and leads collaborative care through team-based medical models. He also directs treatment strategies and streamlines clinical protocols for effective substance use recovery.\n      <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder \u2014 and the gap is even wider for certain conditions&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":488,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_dr_metadata":[],"_dr_schema":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[51,53,66,109,210,211],"class_list":["post-239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides-and-resources","tag-addiction-treatment","tag-alcohol","tag-anxiety","tag-drugs","tag-substance-abuse","tag-substance-use-disorder"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=239"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/239\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/488"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=239"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=239"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/discover-recovery-1410e39.ingress-florina.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=239"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}