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Anxiety:
worry, fear
CDC Original Sentences:
Someone who is depressed has feelings of sadness or anxiety that last for weeks at a time.
Plain Language Sentences:
Someone who is depressed feels sad, worried, or fearful for weeks at a time.
Entry Last Modified 3 November 2016
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