Do YOU Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder? GAD Explained | Dr. Rami Nader

[@manelbenkhaled1348]

It’s my biggest problem and literally destroying my life i can barely enjoy things that I used to enjoy before even hanging out with friends is becoming stressful and uncomfortable to me this eventually pushes me to stay at home and never ever try new things

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Manel - if you're interested in learning more and some tools for managing GAD, I'd encourage you to check out this playlist: Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Worry: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s3uiRj-4CNEUn2qoK3mLAzD

[@mohammedjumha34]

Thank you for this helpful video, you are a wonderful person

[@DrRamiNader]

Thank you for your kind and encouraging words.

[@katherinestahl7641]

This was such a helpful video! I agree that a lot of people view GAD as if it was a diagnosis of “a lot of anxiety.” Excessive generalized worry is the disordered mechanism and anxiety is the outcome.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Katherine - glad you found the video helpful. If you're looking for more information about GAD, I have posted a number of videos on GAD and a 14-part video series on how to manage GAD symptoms, if you haven't already viewed them. If you're interested, you can find them here: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s3uiRj-4CNEUn2qoK3mLAzD Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@jowens197]

I came across this video and you explained it so well. I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder this year and never even realized I had it until my therapist explained it to me. Like you said, I just thought it was my personality. It's so obvious now, every session I come in with a list of topics that has been worrying me. I greatly appreciate the diagnosis and everything that therapy does.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi James - I'm glad you found the video helpful. If you want to learn more about GAD, you can check out this playlist of videos I have done, including a 14 part video series on worry management skills: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s3uiRj-4CNEUn2qoK3mLAzD

[@alexanderkranda5981]

This is the most helpful introductory video I’ve seen on this subject. Thank you sir

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Alexander - thank you for your kind words and I'm pleased you found the video helpful. If you are looking for more information about GAD, I'd encourage you to take a look at some of the other videos I've done on the topic: Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Worry: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s3uiRj-4CNEUn2qoK3mLAzD

[@donnaconnolly543]

I love your videos so much. I find that I am addicted to worry. IDK if it is GAD. I just move from one worry to another. I think that when one problem is solved, I won’t worry anymore, but I find something else to worry about. I do believe it has to do with staying alert and not being blindsided.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Donna - I'm glad you have found the videos helpful. If you're wanting to learn more about worry and worry management, I'd encourage you to check out the videos in this playlist, if you haven't already watched them: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s3uiRj-4CNEUn2qoK3mLAzD

[@neginpedersen1506]

I was waiting for this video! Thank you so much. I hope you make one how to help ppl with GAD.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Negan - I have a 14 part video series that explains an evidence based approach to the treatment of GAD. You can find it on this playlist: Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Worry: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s3uiRj-4CNEUn2qoK3mLAzD

[@neginpedersen1506]

@@DrRamiNader oh great, will do 😊

[@jayde7412]

Hi, Dr. Nader...thank you for clarifying what GAD really means and as always you did an excellent job.😊

[@DrRamiNader]

Thanks Jayde - as always, I appreciate the encouraging feedback.

[@konsejitos]

I subscribed, and I am ready to tackle my anxiety disorder or as I have learned from watching this video, my worry disorder.

[@DrRamiNader]

I wish you the best and hope the videos help!

[@konsejitos]

@@DrRamiNader Thank you, they already are, also appreciate your distraction free approach with the dark background, which makes the viewer focus on your face and your words, quite calming.

[@DrRamiNader]

@@konsejitos you're welcome. Glad you're fine the videos helpful.

[@MichaelDerousselle]

For me, the anxiety is about nothing in particular. My limbic is telling something bad is going to happen. My brain then inserts possibilities. I'm not anxious about something. It just is.

[@JessieMouse8]

You just totally described me. I was nodding yes the entire video. I appreciate the clear explanation and your videos. Thank you so much. 😊

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Jessie - glad you found the video helpful. If you want to learn more about GAD and tools to manage worry, check out the videos in this playlist: Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Worry: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s3uiRj-4CNEUn2qoK3mLAzD

[@JessieMouse8]

@@DrRamiNader Thank you so much. I will definitely watch!

[@loveobviously]

I was diagnosed with GAD in Alberta with AHS and started cognitive behavioral therapy. Unfortunately had to stop after 2.5yrs cause I’ve moved out of country and now I don’t have a therapist. It sucks cause I’m not talking to my therapist in my rumination has become worse too.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Lincoln - sorry to hear you're having a difficult time. Have you taken a look at the 14-part video series on skills to manage GAD? If not, you can find them here: Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Worry: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s3uiRj-4CNEUn2qoK3mLAzD

[@loveobviously]

No, I haven’t seen it. I’ll definitely check it out, I definitely need to find free outpatient care here where I’m at, as I’m no longer living in Alberta and I’m in the US now. I was doing cognitive behavioral therapy and talk therapy that seemed to help me a lot. Now that I don’t have it I’m definitely having a hard time with my GAD & my C-ptsd being off my meds sure doesn’t help.

[@kirbyawesome5077]

I have been clinically diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Watching this makes me feel anxious

[@DrRamiNader]

Have you taken a look at some of my videos on how to manage and overcome GAD?

[@kirbyawesome5077]

@@DrRamiNader No. I'm always stressed out, irritable, restless due to certain things right mow

[@LouellaMagtajas]

How about anxiety specific to work as well as insomnia ( not sure which came first). My anxiousness revolves around these 2. I have symptoms like chest pain; neausea . I wonder if you would classify it as GAD or just situational anxiety? Psychiatrist diagnosed it as GAD but psychologist said it's not GAD. Any thoughts?

[@keitht1557]

Dr.Nader what makes people worriers? are some of us just born worriers is it all a learned trait I’m just curious I know some of it for me was learned but it kind of almost seemed automatic when I was put in an uncertain situation

[@DrRamiNader]

There are likely multiple factors, including genetic predisposition, early life experiences, disruptive and chaotic environments, behavioral modelling, learned behaviours etc. I don't think people are intrinsically born as worries, but it may feel that way because they have worried excessively for much of their lives. When I am working with a client, we don't spend a lot of time trying to figure out where the worry came from (because that's often an impossible task), but rather, the focus is on what is keeping the excessive worry going.

[@tictactoedias1908]

Thank you so much 😊 100% me . Should anxiety be medicated ?

[@DrRamiNader]

Glad you found the video helpful. I can't really comment about medications, as I'm a psychologist. If you are interested in a lot more information about GAD, you can check out the ultimate video guide for managing GAD: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3jFmJyYhbihadU or check out my playlist on GAD: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s3uiRj-4CNEUn2qoK3mLAzD Hope that helps.

[@AverageAufa]

It’s 6am and I haven’t slept

[@JoeJoe-vm9si]

Edit: found it thanks. Sleep loss seems to be the item that makes the bottom fall out for me. Do you have a talk on how to deal with sleep loss?

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Joe - I have a video on various things that people can do to improve their sleep. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHKXd5KlrJKpm68

[@laurenzdominicrepunte7224]

Hi dr, is it possible to have paresthesia and tremors in the long run if your generalized anxiety disorder is not treated?

[@DrRamiNader]

I'm not sure about this, but it's generally not a typical outcome of GAD.

[@laurenzdominicrepunte7224]

@@DrRamiNader I was just thinking that it was just due to too much muscle tension. do i need to have it check with a neurologist? I do get numbness also. Thank you for the response.

[@thepatriot9969]

Can GAD or chronic anxiety cause anhedonia? I ask because I was prescribed a beta blocker for high blood pressure and the first dose I took made me feel somewhat good. I could concentrate in conversations. As the week progressed I noticed that my worry or concentration was more was better. About 9 days later I felt very good. My mood was great. So I was just wondering if anxiety can cause anhedonia.

[@DrRamiNader]

There is certainly a relationship between anxiety and depression. When people are experiencing high levels of anxiety, it can lead to worsening mood, which makes a lot of sense.

[@RelaxingVibesOnly]

Tq doctor, this helped me a lot, I'm getting professional help now

[@DrRamiNader]

Glad you found the video helpful!

[@darkuser9992]

Hi, do you find that a period of anxiety may also lead to the amygdala becoming more sensitive? I am finding that, following a recent spike in my anxiety, I am now less tolerant of certain worries and thoughts I used to have no trouble with. Would the way to manage them be to continue diffusing them one by one?

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi - thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, I don't know enough about the neurobiological effects of anxiety on brain functioning to provide an educated opinion about this.

[@darkuser9992]

@@DrRamiNader thanks, I think regardless of the biology of the matter, clearly sometimes your anxiety can peak due to certain life events such that previous negative emotions can resurface and with greater intensity.

[@user_9_23]

I had a panic attak 2 weeks ago... the dr checked the diabeties, thyroid and lipid level of blood. they are all normal...but blood pressure is high. the dr reffered to a psycatrist with no any organic disease found comment. I usually get symptoms like anxiety...and found that i have anxiety disorder. I usually get body heat that radiates througout the body..asmd triggers wearuing tight clothes... they are frequent. i find the tension in my body muscle....and feels chill and calm when they are reduces. i have pulsating feeling in my whole body. I have these symptoms when i was in 9th standard. iam 25 now.. Is this happens in disorders.. iam unable in beliveing this. SIR please reply

[@DrRamiNader]

I'd encourage you to take a look at the videos I have posted about panic attacks and panic disorder - you can find them here: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s0vBPGLL-Jn_Dxen04L795w

[@annaberg1200]

How do I get out of this? That's what I want Know

[@DrRamiNader]

For everything you'd ever want to know about tools to overcome GAD, check out this compilation video I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3jFmJyYhbihadU You can also find more information in the videos in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLG_XiSJeP3s3uiRj-4CNEUn2qoK3mLAzD

[@yonastesfay4779]

Worry. Restlessness, fatigue, etc. are the manifestations of anxiety. Anxiety itself is caused by traumatic experiences mainly during childhood. Your explanation about anxiety is rather superficial as it does not include what anxiety is, its causes and treatment. You focus was only on the symptoms of anxiety like excessive and prolonged worry.

[@DrRamiNader]

Hi Yonas - You are correct in that the focus of this video was the symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, because that was the topic of the video. I have posted numerous videos on anxiety and have a 14-part video series on the treatment of GAD, so that is a topic that I have covered in great depth in other videos. I would disagree with your assertion that anxiety is only caused by traumatic experiences mainly during childhood, as there's no research to support that conclusion. While some anxiety can be attributed to traumatic childhood experiences, that is certainly not the case for all anxiety or anxiety disorders in general.

[@yonastesfay4779]

@@DrRamiNader Thank you for your clarification. I was not aware of your other videos. I still maintain that anxiety is caused by a single traumatic event or by a series of traumatic events( complex trauma). When the cause of the anxiety is unravelled, the poignant reaction to the event(s) is different from the current anxiety feeling. The reaction to the traumatic event is characterised as a combination of extreme hate and fear which is manifested as anxiety when the initial reaction is repressed as it is too overwhelming. When the person has come to terms to the trauma by the process of mental exposure and assimilation the anxiety diminishes and gradually vanishes. That is why knowing the cause of the anxiety is critical to the treatment of anxiety. I do not mean to challenge your vast knowledge and experience. I am just sharing my little knowledge with you and the others.

[@DrRamiNader]

@@yonastesfay4779 Thank you for your comments. There are many different theoretical orientations in psychology. What you are describing is a psychodynamic approach, most commonly associated with Freud. My training, expertise and knowledge is in cognitive behavioral therapy. I am unapologetically a CBT psychologist and all of the videos I make will, therefore, be focused on CBT understandings of anxiety, depression and trauma. That's not to say that psychodynamic approaches are irrelevant or meaningless, but that's not my world view or expertise, so I stick to discussing what I know and what is supported by psychological science and research. So we can agree to disagree about the nature and cause of anxiety, but I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and views.

[@leizee1224]

Great info, but why speak in such a breathy, near whisper. I found this delivery very distracting.