INFORMATION ON GENERAL ANXIETY DISORDER

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder can be characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about everyday things. The frequency, intensity, and duration of the worry are disproportionate to the actual source of worry, and such worry often interferes with daily functioning.

GAD sufferers often worry excessively over things such as their job, their finances, or the health of themselves and their family. However, GAD sufferers can also worry over more minor matters such as deadlines for appointments, keeping the house clean, and whether or not their workspace is properly organized.

CAUSE OF GENERAL ANXIETY DISORDER

According to research general anxiety disorder can be due to hereditary from parents to child.

SYMPTOMS OF GENERAL ANXIETY DISORDER

The various symptoms that are shown by subjects with general anxiety disorder are:-

1. Excessive worry and tension
2. An unrealistic view of problems
3. Restlessness
4. Irritability
5. Muscle tension
6. Headaches
7. Sweating
8. Difficulty concentrating
9. Nausea
10. The need to go to the bathroom frequently
11. Tiredness
12. Trembling

DIAGNOSIS OF GENERAL ANXIETY DISORDER

There are no laboratory tests to diagnose anxiety disorders. Diagnosis starts with asking questions about person’s medical history and performing a physical examination.

TREATMENT OF GENERAL ANXIETY DISORDER

Treatment for General anxiety disorder most oftenly includes a combination of medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Medicinal therapy include common tranquilizers like Xanax, Librium, Valium and Ativan. Antidepressants, such as Paxil and Effexor , are also being used to treat General anxiety disorder.

People suffering from anxiety disorders often participate in cognitive-behavioral therapy, in which subject learn how to recognize and change thought patterns and behaviors that lead to troublesome feelings. This type of therapy helps limit distorted thinking by looking at worries more realistically.