General Anxiety Disorder
What is general anxiety disorder (GAD)?
GAD consists of frequent and extreme worry towards most circumstances and therefore interferes with daily living.
Symptoms of GAD
- Persistent worrying or fear about
- Overthinking situations and solutions
- Fear of making wrong decisions
- Difficulty to relax
- Difficulty concentrating
- Difficulty sleeping
- Fatigue
- Muscle tension
- Trembling
- Sweating
- Nausea
- Irritability
Options for GAD
- Counseling or psychotherapy by a mental health professional such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist can be very beneficial.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is commonly used to treat GAD. CBT provides individuals with the skills to expand their way of thinking and behaving in order to approach situations feeling less anxious.
- For medications, individuals may want to contact their physician to discuss potential options, which may include antidepressants or antianxiety medications.
- Support groups are another great option. People with GAD may benefit from joining a support group and sharing their concerns and accomplishments with others.
