Not every individual who experiences a traumatic event will go on to develop full symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Some individuals will have no symptoms at all. The likelihood of developing this disorder may increase as the intensity of and physical proximity to the stressor increases. Facts about Anxiety Disorders Research shows that Anxiety Disorders stem from a combination of family and biological influences. Treatment Options Anxiety disorders are often responsive to treatment.
Treatment usually involves psychotherapy, medications or a combination of both.
Medications can be very effective in relieving anxiety symptoms. Currently, there are many choices of medications found to be effective. If one medication does not work for the individual, there are others to try. Speak with a professional about the current medications currently available. There are many types of psychotherapy, but only a few are designed to specifically treat anxiety disorders.