Do I Have an Anxiety Disorder?

Anxiety disorders are relatively common in the United States and exist on a spectrum from mild to severe. According to the National Institute of Mental Health NIMH), “an estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder at some time in their lives.” NIMH defines anxiety disorders as any one of the following types:

• Panic Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (most common type)
• Agoraphobia (fear of particular spaces or situations that cause anxiety)
• Specific Phobias
• Social Anxiety
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Separation Anxiety Disorder