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.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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