Ryan, a psychiatrist, has recommended that his patient, who suffers from generalized anxiety, stop the use of antianxiety drugs. After two weeks, the patient complains that her anxiety symptoms have become worse. Ryan tells the patient that her feelings are an expected response to stopping antianxiety medication. What is the patient experiencing?

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The patient is experiencing rebound anxiety, which is a common withdrawal symptom after stopping antianxiety medication. This is not addiction, tolerance, or illness anxiety disorder.

Ryan, a Psychiatrist, Has Recommended That His Patient, Who Suffers