I have been talking about mood disorders and now would like to switch gears.
Mental disorders range from minor peccadilloes to total dysfunction.
The next group of illnesses follows along this general pattern. This very diverse group is collectively and probably incorrectly called anxiety disorders. They can be minor irritants in one's life, like a cold, or they can be catastrophic leading to death like cancer. Let us spend a little time and talk about normality. Most people would say that anxiety is an inescapable aspect of life.