In the United States alone, there are more than 40 million Americans who are suffering from some form of anxiety disorder.
We all have anxiety-based feelings as a natural "fight or flight" response, but when these feelings pop up in a situation that wouldn't otherwise provoke them, they're confusing, frightening and are often linked to a mental illness.
Anxiety disorders are also expensive for the American health care system, which is estimated to be spending over $40 billion dollars a year to treat anxiety-related illnesses.
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America estimates that only about a third of people with an anxiety disorder ever seek out treatment.
Let's discuss some of the most common disorders and a few specific treatment options. No self-diagnosis, please; the best advice is to talk to your doctor.
