How severe can anxiety disorders get?

Disabling: Anxiety disorders can interfere with all aspects of a person's life. Untreated anxiety can become so severe it renders some individuals completely disabled. When irrational fear takes over it can destroy relationships, impede ability to work, and result in an inability to cope with life. If you struggle with anxiety, make sure that you get proper treatment. It's out there.

Anxiety: Without treatment, it can become panic attacks & cause significant impairment in daily functioning due to phobic avoidance.