Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. People with GAD may anticipate disaster and may be overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues. Individuals with GAD find it difficult to control their worry. They may worry more than seems warranted about actual events or may expect the worst even when there is no apparent reason for concern.
GAD is diagnosed when a person finds it difficult to control worry on more days than not for at least six months
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) usually involves a persistent feeling of anxiety or dread that interferes with how you live your life. It is not the same as occasionally worrying about things or experiencing anxiety due to stressful life events. People living with GAD experience frequent anxiety for months, if not years.
GAD develops slowly. It often starts around age 30, although it can occur in childhood. The disorder is more common in women than in men
People with GAD may:
- Worry excessively about everyday things
- Have trouble controlling their worries or feelings of nervousness
- Know that they worry much more than they should
- Feel restless and have trouble relaxing
- Have a hard time concentrating
- Startle easily
- Have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
- Tire easily or feel tired all the time
- Have headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, -
- Unexplained pains
- Tremble or twitch
- Feel irritable or "on edge"
- Feel lightheaded, or feel out of breath
Adults with GAD are often highly nervous about everyday circumstances, such as:
- Job security or performance
- Health
- Finances
- The health and well-being of their children or other family members
- Being late
- Completing household chores and other responsibilities
Treatment of GAD
A number of types of treatment can help with GAD. Supportive and interpersonal therapy can help. Cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) has been more researched and specifically targets thoughts, physical symptoms and behaviors including the over-preparation, planning and avoidance that characterizes GAD. Mindfulness based approaches and Acceptance Commitment Therapy have also been investigated with positive outcome. All therapies (sometimes in different ways) help people change their relationship to their symptoms. They help people to understand the nature of anxiety itself, to be less afraid of the presence of anxiety, and to help people make choices independent of the presence of anxiety. The adult CBT treatments for GAD have been modified for children and teens and show positive outcomes.
There are a number of medication choices for GAD, usually the SSRIs either alone or in combination with therapy.
Relaxation techniques, meditation, yoga, exercise, and other alternative treatments may also become part of a treatment plan.
Other anxiety disorders, depression, or substance abuse often accompany GAD, which rarely occurs alone; co-occurring conditions must also be treated with appropriate therapies.

[@MichaelDerousselle]

This is me. Its miserable. When the anxiety is peaking, depression is always there, like they are best friends.

[@AxileAura]

Currently am on treatment of GAD since 1year . Am 26 now ,if i look back my life was like hell but by regular consulatation with my dr now am gradually decreasing my dose now….🙌🏻 Initially i was diagnosed with PTSD then GAD I learned so many things about these mental illness now am completely fine on my road of recovery.. Now i help people who are in need ❤️‍🩹 by supporting their situation…😊 Sir thank you for your video it us really very informative for common people like me 🙏🏽may god bless you Sir🤲🏻

[@SureshBadaMath]

Thank you very much Rahul I appreciate your phenomenal courage to openly discuss your experiences and big heart to help others.

[@bansuklang209]

Thank you Sir. Watching your videos really help me a lot. At the same time i m requesting you to take a class on how to assess the side effects of psychotropic drugs.

[@SureshBadaMath]

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[@SureshBadaMath]

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[@georgebastian3345]

Past 2 years I am suffering for anxiety disorder, heart palpitation, headache, constipation, breathing problem, I can't travel because of anxiety , I feel anxiety on stomach urge to poop.chest pain . Life is hell of because anxiety.

[@SureshBadaMath]

Thank you for sharing your inner experience. Only few people share their struggle. Anxiety disorders are very disabling conditions and quality of life will be very poor. Please do take treatment. Wish you all the best

[@ipsitaroy3869]

Sir initial fluxetone 10 mg is used for OCD?

[@ipsitaroy3869]

Sir psychiatry can take more than one year to diagnose OCD?

[@suganyaraja6705]

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[@ipsitaroy3869]

Sir if doctor stop anxiety medicine by tapering...there is any chance to relapse anxiety again?

[@SureshBadaMath]

Yes, there is a possibility of relapse based on various factors. Please discuss with your doctor

[@rimonislam2809]

Dear sir ,,, i am suffering from pdd and GAD from a long time ... I was diagnost 3 yrs ago ,,, but discontinued the medication .... 4 months ago ..i was again diagnoused with this ,,i am taking medication from last 4 months and doctor advised to continue for the rest of the life , can i apply for pwd .....will i be eligible for pwd certificate

[@ipsitaroy3869]

Sir how much time a psychiatrist take to diagnose OCD?

[@SureshBadaMath]

It is based on two important factors a) experience of psychiatrist b) how well patient and his family members give good history

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