Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. Individuals with GAD may anticipate disaster and may be overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues.

Full Overview

While everyone feels anxious from time to time, GAD is a chronic condition. Diagnosis is typically made if the worrying happens on most days for at least six months and is difficult to control.

!Common Symptoms

  • Persistent worrying or anxiety out of proportion to the impact of events
  • Overthinking plans and solutions to all possible worst-case outcomes
  • Difficulty handling uncertainty
  • Physical symptoms like fatigue, headaches, or muscle tension

Start Your Healing Journey

Understanding is the first step. The second is professional support. Find a specialist who can help you manage or recover from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

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