Generalized anxiety disorder

A person with Generalized Anxiety Disorder ( GAD ) experiences intense anxiety disproportionate to events or occurring without any specific threat during extended periods. This condition causes significant emotional distress and exhaustion. There is excessive worry about everyday responsibilities, a major fear of failure, and of making mistakes. Mood worsens, irritability increases and self-critical thoughts become more and more common. Sleep becomes fragmented and shallow, of poor quality. The person is often consumed by continuous fears and awful thoughts about their own and their loved ones' health.

Somatic Symptoms of Anxiety:

Sweating

Epigastric discomfort

Rapid pulse

Dry mouth

Dizziness

The sensation of a lump in the throat

Difficulty breathing

The sensation of heaviness or tightness in the chest

Tingling or numbness in the limbs

Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder:

Anxiety

Worry, dire premonitions

Increased irritability

Decreased concentration

Sensitivity to noise

Muscle tension

Sleep disturbances (often shallow, interrupted sleep with awakening due to anxiety)

General weakness

Reduced mood

Sweating

Epigastric discomfort

Rapid heart rate

Dry mouth

Dizziness

The sensation of a lump in the throat

Difficulty breathing

Treatment:

Pharmacotherapy

Psychotherapy

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Source: NIMH — Anxiety Disorders.