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Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worrying. These disorders affect how we feel and behave, and they can manifest real physical symptoms. Mild anxiety is vague and unsettling, while severe anxiety can be extremely debilitating, having a serious impact on daily life. People often experience a general state of worry or fear before confronting something challenging such as a test, examination, recital, or interview. These feelings are easily justified and considered normal. Anxiety is considered a problem when symptoms interfere with a person's ability to sleep or otherwise function. Generally speaking, anxiety occurs when a reaction is out of proportion with what might be normally expected in a situation. In this book, you'll learn about: * What is Anxiety? * The One Cause of Anxiety Disorders * Live and Learn: Anxiety Disorder Knowledge * As Easy as 1-2-3: Finding Help for Anxiety Disorders * All About Agoraphobia * The Low-Down on Benzodiazepines * Cognitive-Behavior Therapy: Could it Work for You? * More than a Worrywart * Understanding OCD * OCD in the Home * Panic Attacks: How to Prepare * Panic Disorders: Are They Real? * Dealing with Phobias * What is Social Anxiety Disorder? * Who Suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder * Reliving the Past: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder * Anxiety and Suicide * Tips to Finding the Perfect Therapist * Treating Anxiety: Otherwise Known as Changing your Life * Coping Methods for Friends and Family Members of Those with Anxiety Disorders * Alternative Anxiety Therapies