Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

The hallmark feature of GAD is excessive and persistent worry about a variety of things, including social and occupational matters. This worry is difficult to manage and present for at least several months.

The following are common symptoms associated with generalized anxiety:

•    Excessive nervousness or anxiousness
•    Unrealistic worry about bad things that might happen
•    Restlessness or feeling keyed-up or on edge
•    Changes in sleeping pattern
•   Irritability
•   Difficulty concentrating or "mind going blank"
•    Becoming fatigued easily
•    Muscle tension