Anxiety problems in our society are on the rise. With all the stress of our modern life, many struggle with worry, self-doubt, avoidance, irritability, and even panic attacks. Frequently people suffer with anxiety in silence and never get help. Still others with anxiety use alcohol to calm their nerves or drugs to get high and numb off. Other forms of anxiety disorders can manifest from trauma experiences like verbal, physical, or sexual abuse. Anxiety disorders are very treatable, but you have to ask for help. Also, there are many treatment options that a trained professional can lead you towards. There is no need to medicate your nervous and anxious feelings with alcohol and/or drugs.