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When you are sick, a doctor will examine your body to figure out what is wrong. The same goes for anxiety disorders— it’s just that the tests might be different.

Talking to a doctor about anxiety might feel weird or even scary. But it is just like talking to your doctor about any other problem. If you have a stomachache, your doctor might ask questions about where exactly it hurts. She might ask if you feel a sharp pain or a dull ache. This is because different illnesses can cause different types of stomachaches. She might ask what you ate the night before, because stomachaches caused by bad food are different from other types. Through these questions, the doctor will

Did You Know? In almost all situations, doctors will talk to you without your parent in the room. It is okay to ask for privacy if you need it.