Contrary to believe, anxiety disorder is more prevalent in our society than initial thought and generally affects women more than men. In the US alone, almost 20% of the adult population is affected by some form of this mental condition. The various forms of anxiety related disorders include specific phobias, post traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and panic disorder.

Anxiety can develop from a chemical or hormonal imbalance in the brain, genetics and environmental factors, such as built-up stress, a learned pattern of behaviors and unresolved issues.

As widespread and serious that anxiety might seem to be, the good news is it is treatable. There are several symptoms that you might see when someone has an anxiety attack. Some of the conditions include dizziness, tension, easily irritable, chest pains, shortness of breath, insomnia and rapid heartbeats.

There are also many treatment options for people who are affected by anxiety. Medication is often used, including antidepressants and anti-anxiety medicines, which can be used in short-term as well as long-term cases and can also be used in conjunction with other treatments.

Therapies, done with a therapist or counselor, include behavior therapy, which involves controlling undesired behavior; cognitive therapy, which involves changing negative thought patterns; cognitive-behavior therapy; and relaxation and calming techniques, such as breathing, massage and aromatherapy.

Anxiety disorders and symptoms can also be treated by natural remedies such as exercising and taking of diet supplements such as vitamin B complex. Eating right is also important to maintain blood sugar levels.

Know that you must exert control over your anxiety rather than letting it run your life. This disorder is treatable or at the very least, it's symptoms can be managed through the various treatments described above.