Health - General Anxiety Disorder





Health - General Anxiety Disorder

Information on Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Every now and then everyone has a stressful day at work, trouble at school or problems with personal relationships. We find that we worry about some of the issues day in and day out. Many of us find ourselves worrying more than others. If you feel that you are experiencing anxiety or stress which seems uncontrollable at times, you may want to look into the possibility of an anxiety disorder.

One of the more common anxiety disorders is called Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD for short. This anxiety disorder is mostly characterized as a constant worrying, which is uncontrollable and may not be caused by serious events. For instance, you might be worried about grocery shopping or home repairs. What makes GAD different from the other common anxiety disorders, is that there are no experiences of panic attacks. Since there are no panic attacks, it can be a bit more difficult for a doctor to diagnose.

GAD can cause depression and possibly addictions and a host of other physical symptoms such as tension, nausea and bowel problems. Because GAD is uncontrollable, constant worrying can lead to a loss of concentration on tasks and have a direct affect on the person's professional and personal life.

If you or someone you know may be suffering from GAD, it is best to seek a consultation with a physician.

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