Making the Diagnosis
A person who thinks he or she might have an anxiety disorder should see a doctor. A doctor may perform some tests to make sure that the anxiety does not have a physical cause and will ask questions about the anxiety to determine whether it is an anxiety disorder or may be related to a type of depression. It's important for people to tell their doctor about how they are feeling and what they are concerned about, so the doctor can accurately diagnose the cause of their anxiety.