Over the last several entries, we have been learning about some of the specific anxiety disorders that can disrupt your life. We began by considering that there is a place for normal fear and anxiety in your life.

All of us have something that we are afraid of. That fear can be slight, or it can be very extreme. But a specific phobia disorder goes beyond just extreme fear; there is also the presence of avoidance.

Panic disorder is one of the ways that normal fear and anxiety can become a problem. A panic attack is a sudden rush of fear. It can include a variety of physical symptoms.

Some of the common reasons that people come to see me for counseling are fear and anxiety. You may hear the word “fear” and think of moments of terror and alarm.You may hear the word “anxiety” and think of moments of worry or fretting.