Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAD
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It is normal to feel worried or anxious sometimes. In fact, moderate amounts of anxiety can be good and is sometimes called eustress. Anxiety can help people respond to real danger in appropriate ways., and it can help motivate to excel at work, sports, or social situations.
Feeling anxious without reason and or when worries disrupt everyday life can be a symptom of having generalized anxiety disorder [uc]GAD[/uc]. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) causes excessive or unrealistic anxiety and worry — well beyond what’s appropriate for a situation.
Living with generalized anxiety disorder is difficult and takes the joy out of life. Treatment are available. Both medications and psychotherapy can help to ease symptoms. Learning healthy coping skills and life skill can help to manage generalized anxiety disorder, so that you can take back your life.
Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder [uc]GAD[/uc] can vary in combination or severity. However, many of the generalized anxiety disorder symptoms include the following:
* Restlessness
* Feeling of being keyed up or on edge
* Feeling a lump in your throat
* Difficulty concentrating
* Fatigue
* Irritability
* Impatience
* Being easily distracted
* Muscle tension
* Trouble falling or staying asleep
* Excessive sweating
* Shortness of breath
* Stomachache
* Diarrhea
* Headache
Many effective treatments are available for anxiety disorders, and more research is yielding new, improved therapies that can help most people with anxiety disorders lead productive, fulfilling lives.