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. Not everyone, however, needs treatment. When a phobia interferes with normal life, professional help may be needed-when fear of flying, for example, makes it impossible to visit relatives or conduct business.
Some individuals have an unhealthy tendency to worry.
While the name, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, may sound imposing, GAD is simply an unhealthy tendency to worry. Only people who have had an anxiety disorder know how difficult trying to handle the problem can be. Sometimes, professional help is necessary. Treatment begins with a detailed interview. A member of the staff evaluates the nature and severity of the anxiety problem and then takes a good look at anything that could be a contributing factor, whether mental or physical.