{"id":3942,"date":"2021-06-12T02:00:47","date_gmt":"2021-06-12T07:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dontpanicdothis.com\/?p=3942"},"modified":"2023-02-18T00:15:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-18T05:15:00","slug":"when-does-anxiety-peak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dontpanicdothis.com\/when-does-anxiety-peak\/","title":{"rendered":"When Does Anxiety Peak? (Does Anxiety Get Worse with Age?)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anxiety and panic attacks can start at any age, and are scary no matter when we first experience them. Many people wonder whether their anxiety will worsen or improve over time. At what age does anxiety peak, and does it get worse with age?<\/p>\n

Anxiety disorders commonly develop around early adolescence or young adulthood, with the average age of onset being 21 years old. Peak prevalence occurs between 30 to 44 years old, where 23% of people report anxiety disorders within the past year. Anxiety rates are consistent through most of adulthood, but drop off in late adulthood (60+). <\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to keep in mind that these numbers are just averages. There are plenty of resources available to help you beat anxiety<\/strong><\/a> regardless of your age.<\/p>\n

For now, let\u2019s take a closer look at the relationship between age and anxiety.<\/p>\n

What is the Average Age of Onset for Anxiety Disorders?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In general, the average age of onset for anxiety disorders is 21.3 years old; although this varies by disorder. Anxiety disorders such as separation anxiety, specific phobias, and social anxiety disorder often begin during childhood or in the early teens. Agoraphobia, OCD, PTSD, Panic Disorder, and GAD more frequently emerge during adulthood. (De Lijster, et al., 2016)<\/a><\/p>\n