The Impact of
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) may be brought on, or worsened by, stressful life events. People with GAD are often overly concerned about everyday issues. GAD may affect your ability to function in your everyday activities.
Where Does Anxiety Strike?
Anxiety can strike anywhere: at home, at work, or out with your friends.
Over the last six months have you often made any of these statements?
- "I feel anxious all the time."
- "I seem to worry constantly."
- "I am easily fatigued."
- "I often feel like I can't relax."
- "My muscles are tense."
- "I've been having a lot of trouble sleeping lately."
- "I have difficulty concentrating."
- "I am often irritable."
Fortunately there is hope. Learn steps for talking to your doctor about generalized anxiety disorder.
If you think you have GAD, you should see your family doctor. He or she can tell you whether you have GAD and work with you to plan a course of action with which you feel comfortable.
If you are diagnosed with GAD, the next step may involve seeing a mental health professional. This doctor will likely have training in providing specialized therapy and the use of appropriate anxiety medications, such as Cymbalta.