The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that 31.1% of adults in the United States experience an anxiety disorder at some point during their lifetime. That is a staggering statistic! Stress is a normal part of our everyday lives. However, when our body lives in the fight or flight mode for too long, we can develop an anxiety disorder are a result. When our system lives in a state of anxiety we become less resistant to disease, including chronic sleep and pain issues, heart disease, migraines, digestive issues and more.