What Is Anxiety Disorder

Everyone feels anxious at some point in their lives. Waking in the middle of the night to a ringing phone or hearing news of an impending storm can make someone very nervous. Anxiety Disorder, however, is a more persistent problem than a passing bad feeling.

Anxiety disorder is a general term that describes fears that are irrational or not based on fact. There are many types of anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive diorder, social anxiety, and different pobias. Some people experience these feelings so severely that it interferes with their ability to cope with daily life.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), "approximately 40 million American adults ages 18 and older, or about 18.1 percent of people in this age group in a given year, have an anxiety disorder."  They also bring out that it's not uncommon for people to suffer from more than one type of anxiety disorder - for example, someone experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder may also feel frequent panic attacks.  Obsessive compulsive disorder can also be tied to depression, and so on.

There is help - whether it's cognitive behavioral therapy or medication there is a solution out there that can help you regain control of your life. A qualified professional can guide you to the right treatment for your anxiety, no matter what you are suffering from.

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