Question 1

what is generalized anxiety disorder?

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Persistent Worry: Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by a chronic, persistent tendency to worry about many different aspects of life. It may also be associated with physical symptoms related to stress. It is different from panic disorder, which has to do with severe episodes of intense, overwhelming fear. However, it is not unusual for people to struggle with both types of anxiety.

Question 2

how do you define generalized anxiety disorder?

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Overanxious: This is considered to be an inherited tendency to be overly anxious, worry excessively, feel tense, and have difficulty dealing with every day  stress. The mind may race with worries at nightt, leading to insomnia. Physical problems may be induced by the anxiety such as headaches, upset stomach, etc. Effective treatment is available such as cognitive psychotherapy and meds such as ssri's, benzos.

Question 3

generalized anxiety disorder. where do i start?

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GAD: The first step is to make sure you do truly have generalized anxiety disorder. For that, you will have to see a psychiatrist who can diagnose it. If you do have gad, then you should be treated for it. The two known treatment options for gad include psychotherapy and medication treatments. Often, the combination works the best.

Question 4

generalized anxiety disorder, where to get help?

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Generalized Anxiety: Disorder. You could be helped with psychotherapy. Contact a mental health clinic, psychiatrist or psychologist in your area. They will help diagnose your issues, decide if medications are needed and develop a treatment plan.  You do not have to live your life w' excessive anxiety. Reach out and start living a fuller life.

Question 5

could you have generalized anxiety disorder (gad)?

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Maybe: People with gad may be experience constant, out of control worrying. This can be expressed by the body in the form of fatigue, lightheadedness, insomnia, frequent urination, abdominal pain, lump in throat, shortness of breath, headaches and muscle tension (especially upper back ; neck). There can ^'ed irritability ; v'ed concentration.

Question 6

what exactly is generalized anxiety disorder (gad)?

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GAD: Gad is the presence of anxiety that is impairing, problematic, and/or extreme. The anxiety is present most days, throughout the day, and does not have to have a trigger. The anxiety tends to be about anything & everything (hence the generalized part) and out-of-proportion to the reality of one's situation. It's rooted in biological, life story, dimensional, spiritual and/or behavioral perspectives.

Question 7

natural ways to treat generalized anxiety disorder?

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Life style change: Regular meals, enough rest, sport, hobbies such as music, self help books , are some of the ways.

Question 8

is generalized anxiety disorder a medical disability?

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No: Almost all people with generalized anxiety disorder can be treated and are able to work and live quality, productive lives.

Question 9

what are probable causes generalized anxiety disorder?

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GAD: Genetics, stress, chronic use of alcohol or sedatives, or triggered by tobacco or caffeine dependency.

Question 10

what to do if i got generalized anxiety disorder (gad)?

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Get help: Seek help from a psychologist and/ or a psychiatrist . A combination of psychotherapy and medication can help you overcome your anxiety.

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