Some people try to cope with severe anxiety by repeatedly doing something that may calm their fears. Individuals obsessively worried about contamination, for example, may wash their hands repeatedly. People who fear causing unintentional harm may check something like whether the gas is turned off or whether the doors are locked over and over again. People with OCD are usually aware that their behavior is unnecessary or extreme, but they feel they are unable to stop their actions or thoughts. Fears of flying, illness, heights, small spaces, or certain animals are all examples.
Specific phobias are common.
Most people, in fact, will tell you they have at least one phobia or one thing that makes them nervous. However, not everyone needs treatment. When a phobia interferes with normal life, treatment can help. For example, if fear of flying makes it impossible to conduct business or visit relatives, overcoming the phobia is important. The GAD interferes with their ability to function at work and at home.