On the other hand, the following forms of anxiety are infrequently named as a disorder, because they’re common concerns that most people face at some time or another during their lives This is not to say that a disorder cannot develop from such anxieties, because a phobia can be of practically anything object or situation.

Existential Anxiety: This type of anxiety is akin to spirituality and mortality, which is something everyone eventually faces. The father of psychotherapy, Sigmund Freud termed this type of worry as the “trauma of non-being.” When a person comes to the realization that they are not immortal and will die someday this can fill them with great anxiety, particularly if they have ignored such realistic thoughts for a long period. Religion, Freud believed, becomes a coping mechanism to put away this unwholesome fear of death. The person then redefines death as merely a stage in existence, with an immortal soul being the next stage—so life will continue in some way, the anxiety ceases to be so intense. Obviously, it would be easy for a person to develop obsessive-compulsive disorder along with this existential form of anxiety. This form of anxiety can be somewhat harmless and inspire creativity; but it can also be dangerous if a person begins to have strong suicidal urges due to feelings of hopelessness.

Boredom Anxiety: This form of anxiety is a good deal like it sounds—as from boredom in life, or a lack of meaning (alike to existential anxiety) a person may become bored of their present living situation. They learn to create and develop anxieties for no apparent reason other than to have something to do. The answer to treating this form of anxiety is obviously a form of tough love, which would be to separate the sufferer from the stressful distractions and try to find happier or more productive life.

Test and Math Anxiety: There appears to be a fear of tests and a fear of math that can develop in students. This is natural since so much pressure is exerted upon students to succeed in academic achievements. They may start to feel, especially at very young ages, that academic failure is associated with self worth, or that low grades will merit public embarrassment. These bouts with anxiety can also lead to physical problems such as nausea, headaches, and dizzy spells. Such an anxiety attacks over test outcomes actually hinders the ability of a student to achieve satisfactory results in the taking of an exam. When the reality is they are quite capable of passing the exam. In some circles, there is a debate as to whether test anxiety is an entity onto itself or just another form agoraphobia.

All forms of anxiety can lead to serious anxiety disorders and eventually emotional and physical problems. It is best to face up to the source of anxiety, even with the use of professional evaluation if necessary; just ignoring the symptoms will lead to greater long-term anxiety related problems.