For the most part, no one cares for snakes, spiders, heights, or closed in areas, but does that mean that almost everyone is phobic to some degree? Although some studies say that the majority of everyone has a diagnosable disorder, disliking certain animals or situations does not mean you have a phobia. A phobia is an extreme irrational fear of something, not a minor aversion.

Anxiety is an overall feeling of fear or apprehension which can come on at any time and affects different people in different scenarios. Asking yourself why do I have anxiety can sometimes reveal things that you did not even realise were causing you stress. While, some people have the ability to control their anxiety, there are many more folks whose anxiety can have a big impact on their every day life. That being the case, let us take a look at some of the causes of the disorder and what you may be able to do to control or even overcome those feelings.