Generalized Anxiety Disorder | Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA

Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders

Learn the symptoms typical of anxiety disorders, and in particular of GAD, or generalized anxiety disorder. The symptoms of each anxiety disorder vary in different people, but they all provoke extreme fear or worry that interferes with daily life.

Diagnosing GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)

If you’ve worried chronically on more days than not about a variety of everyday problems for at least six months, you may receive a GAD diagnosis.

Treatment for GAD

Effective treatment options, including medications, are available for people who are diagnosed with GAD and other anxiety disorders.

Tips and Strategies to Manage Anxiety and Stress

At some point, anxiety and stress affect everyone. They can manifest differently in different people, and the level of anxiety one experiences can vary, but there is one thing for certain: there are ways to manage anxiety, even if it feels out of control.

Redefining My Life

by Veronica Feeney

October 28, 2009

My struggles with emotional and mental problems began at age 12, when I experienced my first nervous breakdown. At age 20 I was diagnosed with major depression. By the time I was 30 that diagnosis had changed to chronic major depression with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Later, ADHD and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) were added to my diagnoses. At age 40, and after three suicide attempts within two years, my therapist began to suspect that I suffered from bipolar disorder.

Symptoms

Signs and Symptoms of GAD include: Feeling nervous, irritable, or on edge;

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

People with GAD don’t know how to stop the worry cycle and feel it is beyond their control.

Understand the Facts - Cloned

It's a normal part of life to experience occasional anxiety.

But you may experience anxiety that is persistent, seemingly uncontrollable, and overwhelming. If it’s an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it can be disabling. When anxiety interferes with daily activities, you may have an anxiety disorder.

Understand Anxiety & Depression

Anxiety disorders are real, serious medical conditions - just as real and serious as physical disorders such as heart disease or diabetes. Anxiety disorders are the most common and pervasive mental disorders in the United States.

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