Generalized Anxiety Disorder

mentally and physically exhausting drains your mental energy keeps you from sleeping and unwindingwears your body out

What is GAD?

a general feeling of dread or unease that colors your whole life

Causes

May run in family May also grow worse during stress

Usually begins at an earlier age

Signs & Symptoms

Emotional Constant worries running through your head Feeling like your anxiety is uncontrollable; there is

nothing you can do to stop the worrying Intrusive thoughts about things that make you anxious;

you try to avoid thinking about them, but you can’t An inability to tolerate uncertainty; you need to know

what’s going to happen in the future A pervasive feeling of apprehension or dread

Signs & Symptoms

Physical Feeling tense Have trouble falling asleepBehavioral Inability to relax Difficulty concentrating

Treatment

Usually self–help is enough Connect with others Learn to calm down Practice relaxation

Medications are recommended for temporarily use

Seek professional help to get an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment