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What is GAD?

Generalized Anxiety Disorder can be considered as a mood disorder that is characterized by various non specific worries. In case of GAD a person could not be able to sleep, think and function properly in their daily activities.

Different types of Anxiety

There are different types of Anxiety Disorders:

Panic Disorder

Social Anxiety Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

How common is GAD?

GAD is the most common anxiety disorder seen by most of the primary care doctors. There are millions of GAD sufferers because almost 5% people will develop GAD at least once in their lifetime.

Causes and Risk factors of Anxiety

GAD is more common in:

WomenYounger AdultsBeing of Native-American ethnicityHaving a low income etc.

Risk factors of developing anxiety disorder:

Inhibited temperamentParental anxietyAvoidance of friendsSmoking habits of adolescentsLife stresses involving family disagreements and health problems

Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety

Some common signs and symptoms of anxiety are:

Becoming tired easilyIrritabilityFeeling edgy or restlessnessTrouble concentratingMuscle tensionFeeling as if the mind is going “blank”Sleeping problemsDifficulty trusting othersTendency to startle easily

Anxiety Disorder Treatment

The two most common treatments for anxiety are:

Psychotherapy

Medications

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