Gad is a general anxiety disorder term referring to those suffering from persistent, excessive and unrealistic worry. People that worry about everything, whether it is actually something they should be worried about or just something they think they should worry about. It is typical for GAD to affect those that realize there is something wrong but don't know what the problem is.
Money is a primary source of worry. Health comes in there too, am I sick? Work, oh my gosh, you worry about your job even when things are going well. Charities sometimes cause worry, do you give to this one or not? How much? You heard about someone you know that is sick so you spend time worrying about them. If this sounds like you then you may suffer from GAD.
You aren't alone in this. There are 6.8 million adults in the United States (3.1%) suffering from this on any given year. Gradual progression is typical and usually comes on from childhood to middle age. Although the exact cause is not known there is evidence showing the biological factors, life experiences, particularly stressful situations, and family background are all part of what is believed to be factors.
It is treatable. Perhaps it will take some medications but it also may be treated with training yourself to think differently. Perhaps you need to take up meditation, yoga, exercise or study relaxation techniques to level out your stress levels.
Occasionally there are situations that those with anxiety disorder should just avoid. If you know that going to a certain place, event or group of people will raise your anxiety level then avoid it. Make plans to do something you enjoy. Surround yourself with people that are easy for you to communicate with and that make you laugh. Laughter is one of the best ways to relieve stress. If you don't find some things funny, that make you do the real belly laugh, find something that does! You will feel so much better, your life will be better and your anxiety will be reduced dramatically.
Another thing to keep in mind is that if you are tired, go to bed. Simple as that. Even if it is early in the evening but you know that the minute your head hits the pillow you will be asleep then go to bed. You will wake in the morning with more energy and better focus, ready to take on the day.
What are the signs of anxiety disorder? Here are some of them to give you and idea of what you should look at if you are thinking you may suffer from this problem. 1. Excessive worry, occurring more days than not for at least 6 months. 2. Unreasonable worry about nearly everything. 3. Your inability to control worry 4. Restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge often. 5. Being easily tired for no apparent reason. 6. Having problems concentrating. 7. Irritability? 8. Muscle tension. 9. Is your anxiety interfering with your daily life?
The primary thing to remember is that you are not weird. You are one of millions suffering from this disorder. Get help, talk to a physician, start meditation, do something to get yourself back on the right path to healthy life choices. You can beat it, it's up to you and you can succeed. - 16004
Money is a primary source of worry. Health comes in there too, am I sick? Work, oh my gosh, you worry about your job even when things are going well. Charities sometimes cause worry, do you give to this one or not? How much? You heard about someone you know that is sick so you spend time worrying about them. If this sounds like you then you may suffer from GAD.
You aren't alone in this. There are 6.8 million adults in the United States (3.1%) suffering from this on any given year. Gradual progression is typical and usually comes on from childhood to middle age. Although the exact cause is not known there is evidence showing the biological factors, life experiences, particularly stressful situations, and family background are all part of what is believed to be factors.
It is treatable. Perhaps it will take some medications but it also may be treated with training yourself to think differently. Perhaps you need to take up meditation, yoga, exercise or study relaxation techniques to level out your stress levels.
Occasionally there are situations that those with anxiety disorder should just avoid. If you know that going to a certain place, event or group of people will raise your anxiety level then avoid it. Make plans to do something you enjoy. Surround yourself with people that are easy for you to communicate with and that make you laugh. Laughter is one of the best ways to relieve stress. If you don't find some things funny, that make you do the real belly laugh, find something that does! You will feel so much better, your life will be better and your anxiety will be reduced dramatically.
Another thing to keep in mind is that if you are tired, go to bed. Simple as that. Even if it is early in the evening but you know that the minute your head hits the pillow you will be asleep then go to bed. You will wake in the morning with more energy and better focus, ready to take on the day.
What are the signs of anxiety disorder? Here are some of them to give you and idea of what you should look at if you are thinking you may suffer from this problem. 1. Excessive worry, occurring more days than not for at least 6 months. 2. Unreasonable worry about nearly everything. 3. Your inability to control worry 4. Restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge often. 5. Being easily tired for no apparent reason. 6. Having problems concentrating. 7. Irritability? 8. Muscle tension. 9. Is your anxiety interfering with your daily life?
The primary thing to remember is that you are not weird. You are one of millions suffering from this disorder. Get help, talk to a physician, start meditation, do something to get yourself back on the right path to healthy life choices. You can beat it, it's up to you and you can succeed. - 16004
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