Find Customized Resources to Help You Talk With Your Doctor

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) may affect your ability to function. Cymbalta may help.

Find answers to the questions you may have about GAD. To get started, tell us a little more about your symptoms.

Which of the following best describes you?
Here are some treatment options and ways to cope with GAD
that you can discuss with your healthcare provider.

Some ways that individuals treat and cope with their GAD are listed below. Select all the options that you want to discuss with your healthcare provider.

What symptoms are you experiencing?

The items below are some of the symptoms of GAD. Select all the symptoms you currently have. Your selections will help identify resources to help you talk to your doctor.

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Talking to Your Doctor About Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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If you are concerned about your generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptoms, here are a few important steps:

1. Learn more about GAD
Research how GAD can affect you. Then you can make a list of questions to ask your doctor such as, what are some tips for treating GAD; how important is it to eat well and get regular exercise; and which treatment is best suited for you.

2. Talk to your friends and family
GAD can affect multiple areas of your life. Your loved ones can be a source of comfort and emotional support. They may even help you with practical things like finding a doctor or therapist. You don't have to face GAD alone.

3. Make an appointment with a doctor
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.