A 39-year-old member asked:
How bad can the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder get?
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Dr. Luis Villaplanaanswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Bad enough to: Require in patient psychiatric care.
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Dr. Slade Sucheckianswered
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Varies: Varies on the person, the environment and the triggers. It can lead to an er visit or a visit to a locked inpatient treatment center. If you or someone you know is not being treated with this disorder get you or them seen by a heathcare provider.
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Anxiety: Can progress to panic attacks, with severe avoidance leading to depression & compromised daily functioning.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What are the typical symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder?
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Dr. Glen Elliottanswered
Child Psychiatry 45 years experience
Excessive worry: Generalized anxiety disorder refers to a persistent pattern of worrying about a variety of real or imagined possible bad events that can occur to the point that it interferes with day-to-day functioning. It is quite common, often runs in families, and can be surprisingly debilitating. It also it quite responsive to various treatments, both talk therapies and medications.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
What is the treatment for add symptoms due to generalized anxiety disorder?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Are you saying: That you have poorer concentration because of your anxiety disorder? Treat the anxiety disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be quite effective. Psych meds may be indicated. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep /night ; good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies ; 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, qi gong, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises ; meditation. Take care.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I have 95% of the symptoms for generalized anxiety disorder should I talk to my doctor about it?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
GAD: If causing u distress or interfering with your daily functioning, absolutely.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Generalized anxiety disorder, where to get help?
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Dr. Barbara Lavianswered
Clinical Psychology 37 years experience
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.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Can people get over high generalized anxiety disorder?
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Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
GAD: With proper treatment & indurance, sure.
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