Generalised Anxiety Disorder

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Generalised Anxiety Disorder is extreme worry and anxiety; it is severe tension that interferes with daily life. Much more than the normal anxiety people experience day-to-day, Generalised Anxiety Disorder means anticipating tragedy and often worrying extremely about family, money and health. Other minor issues such as chores or appointments can also cause chronic anxiety and for some, just getting through the day can cause worry.

Trouble sleeping is common with this disorder and other physical symptoms such as fatigue, muscle aches, irritability, headaches and sweating are frequent. This can lead to problems concentrating and working effectively, therefore causing the sufferer further distress.

Generalised Anxiety Disorder is diagnosed when the individual spends at least six months worrying excessively about normal everyday problems. The disorder rarely exists alone, usually being accompanied by depression, alcohol or drug abuse or another anxiety disorder. Generalised Anxiety Disorder can be treated, but the accompanying conditions must also be dealt with too.

Symptoms:

Chronic worrying

Fatigue

Headaches

Muscle ache

Irritability

Sweating

Difficulty swallowing

Trembling

Lightheadedness

Difficulty concentrating

Causes

Medical Help and Treatment

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