This volume examines what anxiety disorder is, what causes it, what it is like to live with it, and how or whether it can be treated or cured. Anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where anxiety is a worry about future events and fear is a reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heart and shakiness.

What is anxiety disorder? -- What causes anxiety disorder? -- What is it like to live with anxiety disorder? -- Can anxiety disorder be treated or cured?.