Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is one of the most common anxiety disorders and it is characterized by constant and excessive anxiety, fear and worries which preoccupy sufferers’ minds most of the time and over which they have no control. Thoughts and images of something very bad or even catastrophic is going to happen, exaggerated concerns about normal, everyday issues and problems (money, health, work etc), difficulties concentrating and sleeping accompanied with physical symptoms of anxiety disorders (like palpitations, sweating and trembling) are some of the things that victims of Generalized Anxiety Disorder are experiencing on daily bases.
In most instances their thinking is completely irrational and they always see things much worse than they actually are. “What if?” is the question that GAD sufferers frequently ask themselves. “What if the house catches
In most instances their thinking is completely irrational and they always see things much worse than they actually are. “What if?” is the question that GAD sufferers frequently ask themselves. “What if the house catches
on fire while everyone is asleep? What if I miss a stair and hurt myself so badly that I am unable to work or walk ever again? I have got a headache. What if it is a brain tumor?”
People affected by Generalized Anxiety Disorder also worry about their family, relatives and friends. They imagine something bad happening to their kids while walking to and from school or, for instance, their spouse, sister or father having a car accident on the way from work.
Although GAD victims are usually aware of the fact that their thoughts do not make much sense, especially when there are not any, even the most distant, indications which would suggest that anything at all will happen, feelings of fear and anxiety just refuse to leave their bodies and minds.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects about 5% of the population and it is much more common in women than in men. It develops gradually and in most cases starts between childhood and early to mid 30’s. When GAD is in its mild form sufferers can still manage to take care of everyday business and responsibilities but if the condition becomes severe, completing even the simplest tasks might be out of the question.
Depression, alcohol/drug abuse and/or some other kind of anxiety disorders are likely to develop as secondary conditions, especially if Generalized Anxiety Disorder remains untreated for a longer period of time.
As with the rest of anxiety disorders the preferred treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder is psychotherapy (Cognitive-Behavior Therapy) and medication. Some relaxation therapies, meditation and number of alternative treatments and programs are also showing very positive results.
People affected by Generalized Anxiety Disorder also worry about their family, relatives and friends. They imagine something bad happening to their kids while walking to and from school or, for instance, their spouse, sister or father having a car accident on the way from work.
Although GAD victims are usually aware of the fact that their thoughts do not make much sense, especially when there are not any, even the most distant, indications which would suggest that anything at all will happen, feelings of fear and anxiety just refuse to leave their bodies and minds.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects about 5% of the population and it is much more common in women than in men. It develops gradually and in most cases starts between childhood and early to mid 30’s. When GAD is in its mild form sufferers can still manage to take care of everyday business and responsibilities but if the condition becomes severe, completing even the simplest tasks might be out of the question.
Depression, alcohol/drug abuse and/or some other kind of anxiety disorders are likely to develop as secondary conditions, especially if Generalized Anxiety Disorder remains untreated for a longer period of time.
As with the rest of anxiety disorders the preferred treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder is psychotherapy (Cognitive-Behavior Therapy) and medication. Some relaxation therapies, meditation and number of alternative treatments and programs are also showing very positive results.
People who suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder spend most of their time worrying about things and issues which are unlikely to occur.
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