There are five main anxiety disorders: phobias, panic disorder, agoraphobia, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety.
These types of anxiety disorders have similar, overwhelming symptoms of fear and worry, and these symptoms will have a significant negative impact on your daily life.
It’s possible to treat each anxiety disorder with a combination of therapy and medication, and it’s important to check in with a doctor to determine the best treatment method for you.
This article was medically reviewed by David A. Merrill, MD, PhD, psychiatrist and director of the Pacific Brain Health Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.