You feel scared at the idea of crossing the road; you dread the idea of public speaking; you don’t like to attend parties for the fear of meeting unknown people – the list of common fears and phobias seem endless.
But for most of us, these fears subside once the event is over. But millions of Americans are not as lucky. Their fears and anxieties remain and get worse with time – giving rise to several other signs and symptoms like breathlessness, chest pain, nightmares, and so on. They are suffering from a common condition called anxiety disorder.