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All about Generalized Anxiety Disorder www.spectrumpsychiatry.com
What is GAD? Generalized Anxiety Disorder can be considered as a mood disorder that is characterized by various non specific worries. In case of GAD a person could not be able to sleep, think and function properly in their daily activities.
Different types of Anxiety There are different types of Anxiety Disorders: • Panic Disorder • Social Anxiety Disorder • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
How common is GAD? GAD is the most common anxiety disorder seen by most of the primary care doctors. There are millions of GAD sufferers because almost 5% people will develop GAD at least once in their lifetime.
Causes and Risk factors of Anxiety GAD is more common in: • Women • Younger Adults • Being of Native-American ethnicity • Having a low income etc. Risk factors of developing anxiety disorder: • Inhibited temperament • Parental anxiety • Avoidance of friends • Smoking habits of adolescents • Life stresses involving family disagreements and health problems
Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety Some common signs and symptoms of anxiety are: • Becoming tired easily • Irritability • Feeling edgy or restlessness • Trouble concentrating • Muscle tension • Feeling as if the mind is going “blank” • Sleeping problems • Difficulty trusting others • Tendency to startle easily
Anxiety Disorder Treatment The two most common treatments for anxiety are: • Psychotherapy • Medications
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