Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Chronic anxiety (GAD) occurs in approximately 5% of Americans and impacts every area of life. It is a condition that is considerably more than just being nervous, cautious or appropriately “worried” about specific events. The symptoms of GAD tend to come and go over time, but rarely ever completely subside.
Some of the core symptoms of GAD include the following; check all that may apply to you:
- Chronic, continual worry
- Feeling restless or hyper
- Inability to relax
- Fatigue
- Unable to concentrate
- Irritability
- Muscle tension, including headaches
- Disrupted sleep
- Gastrointestinal symptoms such as indigestion, nausea or diarrhea
If you have three or more of these symptoms, there is a very good possibility that you may have GAD. These symptoms may be caused by, or occur with, other medical conditions including depression, bipolar disorders, thyroid disease and other endocrinological disorders. Also, prescription and non-prescription medications and supplements may cause these symptoms or make them worse.
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