In this article, charity Anxiety UK looks at anxiety and anxiety disorders, which it believes are are treatable and manageable. Anxiety is a normal part of life and can affect us in various ways, at various times, the charity says. It looks at some of the common symptoms of anxiety, which it divides into three: physical symptoms, such as increased heartrate and tightness around the chest; psychological symptoms, such as thinking you are losing control or wanting to run away or escape from the situation. The most common behavioural symptom is avoidance. Some common examples—obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobias—are looked at. Anxiety treatment and management is discussed.