Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) & Its Symptoms

Kurt Goodwin

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder, often known as GAD, is characterized by abnormally high levels of concern and anxiety that are disproportionate to one’s ordinary life circumstances. Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder tend to always think about what could go wrong and can’t stop worrying about their health, finances, families, jobs, or schools.

Anxiety is a typical human experience, and there are often valid explanations for why we feel it. However, the concern is often exaggerated or disproportionate to the circumstances among those who suffer from GAD. Worry, anxiety, and dread become permanent states in which one lives their daily life.

Anxiety may eventually take over a person’s thoughts to the point that they have difficulty doing everyday tasks at school or work, interacting socially, and maintaining healthy relationships. It can make it very difficult for a person to function normally.

However, there are therapies available to lessen anxiety symptoms so that they do not control one’s life.

Just how widespread is GAD?

Generalized anxiety disorder affects almost 4 million grownup Americans during a year, accounting for around 2 percent. Although it often starts in childhood or adolescence, it may begin at any age, even in adults. Females are more prone to GAD than males.

GAD Symptoms

GAD impacts how a person thinks, and the condition may also result in physical symptoms. When diagnosing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), mental health providers follow a standardized set of criteria. These symptoms should last for at least six months and can’t be caused by any other illness or medical condition.

These requirements are as follows:

    • Anxiety and tension are both excessive and persistent.
  • unreal viewpoint on the issues at hand.
  • Unease or a sense of being on “edge” might be described as restlessness.
  • Trouble focusing
  • Being quickly exhausted or suffering from tiredness
  • A heightened state of irritation or grumpiness
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Muscle tension, aches, and pains may be felt throughout the muscles.

Manifestations of GAD in children and adolescents

It’s possible that children and teens have some of the same concerns that adults do, but they may also have excessive anxieties about the following:

  • Presentations in the classroom or at sports events
  • Protection for members of the family
  • Maintaining punctuality (punctuality)
  • Catastrophic catastrophes, such as earthquakes, nuclear war, and other calamities,

A youngster or adolescent who worries too much may have:

  • Feel an unhealthy level of anxiety over one’s ability to fit in.
  • Strive for absolute excellence.
  • Perform chores many more times since the initial attempt wasn’t good enough.
  • Put an excessive amount of effort into completing your homework.
  • Lack confidence
  • Strive for approval.
  • Demand a great deal of reassurance about performance.
  • Have stomachaches and other physical issues regularly.
  • Stay away from the classroom and social settings as much as possible.

GAD vs. Other Mental Illnesses

Anxiety is a prevalent symptom associated with various mental health problems, including depression and several other phobias. GAD is distinct from these disorders in several essential respects. People with depression might have anxiety occasionally, and people with phobias might worry about a specific thing all the time.

GAD patients worry about a wide range of issues and cannot pinpoint the cause of their anxiety over six months or more.

The Way Forward

When given the appropriate therapy, most patients see a significant improvement in their symptoms. However, the manifestation of symptoms may come and go, particularly under high stress. Therefore, you must remain consistent with the treatment plan devised for you, which may include medication, counseling, and changes in lifestyle choices. If you notice that your anxiety symptoms worsen, you should talk to your support team, like your therapist or doctor.

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