Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects approximately 9% of people over their lifetime, affecting twice as many women as men.

Symptoms:

  • Excessive and persistent worry about many different things that lasts for at least 6 months
  • You will also experience most of the following symptoms:
    • Restlessness, feeling on edge
    • Difficulty swallowing
    • Difficulty concentrating
    • Trouble falling asleep
    • Trembling or twitching
    • Hot flashes
    • Nausea
    • Lightheadedness
    • Going to the bathroom often
    • Feeling like you can’t get enough air
    • Difficulty relaxing
    • Being easily startled
    • Anticipating the worst outcome for any situation
    • Excessive concerns and worries about usual daily activities
  • These symptoms prevent you from being able to do well at school, at work, or in your relationships and are not due to an obvious cause.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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