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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

What is the cause of generalized anxiety disorder, signs and symptoms? How generalized anxiety disorder is different from normal anxiety and learns about helpful tips.

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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  1. Help Guide for Generalized Anxiety Disorder http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com

  2. What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? • Generalized anxiety disorder is a common anxiety that involves worrying, nervousness, and tension. • You may worry about the same things that people do: health issue, money or family problem. • Ongoing anxiety that interferes with day-to-day activities may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder. http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com

  3. Normal Worry Vs Generalized Anxiety Disorder http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com

  4. Emotional Symptoms of GAD • Constant worries running through your mind • Always feel your anxiety is uncontrollable or there are no solutions • Intrusive thought about things that make you anxious; try to avoid but you can’t. • Worry about future or what happened in futures. http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com

  5. Behavioral Symptoms of GAD • Inability to relax or enjoy quite time • Difficulty concentrating or focusing on things • Putting things off because you feel overwhelmed • Avoiding situations that make you anxious http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com

  6. Physical Symptoms of GAD • Feeling tense; having muscle tightness or body aches • Sleeping problem or stay asleep because your mind won’t quit • Feeling edgy, restless or tide • Stomach problems, nausea, diarrhea http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com

  7. Causes of Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Biological • Environmental • Integrative Perspective • Brain Chemistry http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com

  8. Treatment Options Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy • Self-monitoring, relaxation training and other techniques include in common strategies • Focus on controlling worry. Medication: • Use medicine under registered medical perception http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com

  9. Treatment Options Self-Management • Changes in diet and nutrition. • Regular exercise. • Use relaxation strategies. • Learning new problem solving strategies. • Join support groups. http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com

  10. Extreme Anxiety Disorders Book Overcoming Agoraphobia & Extreme Anxiety Disorders By Tim O’Lawler http://www.extremeanxietydisorders.com

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