This section provides you with extensive information on anxiety disorders: what they are, the symptoms, as well as descriptions of the various types of anxiety disorders that exist. If you feel you may have an anxiety disorder, or if you know someone who might, it is recommended that you read this section so that you have a good understanding of the condition before embarking on a treatment program.

• Symptoms
• Treatments for anxiety
• What are anxiety disorders?

These disorders fill people's lives with overwhelming anxiety and fear. Unlike the relatively mild, brief anxiety caused by a stressful event such as a business presentation or a first date, anxiety disorders are chronic, relentless, and can grow progressively worse if not treated.

People with panic disorder have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. They can't predict when an attack will occur, and many develop intense anxiety between episodes, worrying when and where the next one will strike.

Treatments for anxiety Anxiety disorders are not necessarily treated in the same way because each anxiety disorder has its own unique characteristics. Many of these disorders are best managed with a combination of therapy and medication.