Many people don't get treatment for anxiety.

They don't think their symptoms are bad enough ...

or they think they can work things out on their own.

But anxiety is a real condition that can be treated.

And most people who try treatment find that it makes a difference.

[First woman] "I've been trying something called CBT ... cognitive-behavioral therapy.

It's helped me identify the kinds of thoughts that make my mind spin ...

like, 'Why is my partner 10 minutes late for dinner?

I hope she's okay ... but what if she's been in a car crash?' "

"When those thoughts happen, I ask myself ... 'Is that really likely?' And I try to come up with something a little more realistic."

"It's not easy to practice, but when I do, I feel a lot more relaxed.

I've noticed I'm laughing and enjoying my grandkids more."

[Man] "My doctor knew I didn't want to take medicines so she recommended a class that helps lower anxiety."

"I learned breathing techniques to calm my mind and body ... although it took a lot of practice to do them well."

"Going to class helped me realize that I wasn't the only guy who struggles so much with anxiety ...

and that I have the power to keep it from ruling my life."

[Second woman] "I was on edge all the time and it was affecting everything."

"My counselor recommended medicines and ... after I tried a couple ...

I could finally focus on the right things."

"Now, I feel like I might actually be able to go to a relaxation class."

"And ... when I'm driving to class ...

I won't be worrying that I'm wearing the wrong clothes."

There are different treatments for anxiety ... like CBT ... cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation therapy, anxiety reduction classes, medicines, or a combination of these.

Maybe you've heard something here that you think might help you.