When a person has two or more diseases at the same time, these diseases are considered "comorbidities." This concept has become the rule rather than the exception in many areas of medicine, especially psychiatry.
Many people suffer from multiple anxiety disorders at the same time, known as comorbidities. Studies show that GAD is the most comorbid anxiety disorder. Coexisting or overlapping disorders add to the complexity of diagnosis and treatment for both psychiatrists and patients.
Do you suffer from multiple mental disorders or illnesses at the same time? Yes, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The organization found that nearly 50% of U.S. adults with a mental disorder had 2 or more disorders in the last 12 months.
Technically, an individual can have multiple personality disorder diagnoses under her DSM-5*. A person diagnosed with a personality disorder is almost always eligible for multiple diagnoses. A person with a severe personality disorder may meet the criteria for 4, 5, or more disorders.
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