Generalized anxiety disorder is classified by ongoing periods of high anxiety for a period of six months or longer. It can be referred to as GAD commonly.

Oct 5, 2010 - Kathleen Odenthal

Generalized anxiety disorder causes depression, insomnia, difficulty concentrating as well as physical tension. GAD symptoms can interfere with daily life and activities.

Feb 10, 2010 - Michael McGrath

According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, approximately 6.8 million adults are affected by generalized anxiety disorder every year.

Oct 28, 2009 - Kelly Boyer

People who suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder might be described as chronic worriers. Everyone worries, but people with GAD struggle with constant, irrational fear.

Apr 16, 2008 - Christina Gleason

What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder and which CBT tools and techniques may help sufferers reduce their levels of anxiety?

Feb 24, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a condition that affects millions around the world. Symptoms are varied but come back to one concept; a persistent state of worry.

Jan 27, 2010 - Stuart Cooke

The causes of anxiety disorder can be either medical or mental, and the condition can prevent people from functioning normally in everyday life.

Mar 6, 2011 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

Generalized anxiety disorder risk factors include depression, family history and stress reactions. GAD is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States.

Feb 10, 2010 - Michael McGrath

Generalized anxiety disorder treatment includes medication. SSRI antidepressants are a first line treatment, but other anti-anxiety drugs are also available.

Mar 29, 2010 - Michael McGrath

Nearly 7-million adults suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in the U.S. alone and for some this chronic anxiety condition can become disabling.

Oct 5, 2009 - Jim Lowrance

Generalized anxiety disorder is excessively worrying about everyday problems and the inability to stop worrying and obsessing about these things.

Mar 19, 2010 - Sandra Blake

Anxiety therapy is a part of generalized anxiety disorder treatment. Anxiety psychotherapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy and relaxation techniques.

Apr 6, 2010 - Michael McGrath

Anxiety disorder is a condition that many people battle in their lives. Although the exact causes are unknown, there are ways of coping with anxiety.

Nov 13, 2009 - Victoria Rodriguez-Baziuk

Anxiety disorders are caused by different physical conditions and life events. Genetics, chronic insomnia, chemical imbalances and trauma can cause anxious behaviors.

Nov 28, 2007 - Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

One of the most commonly diagnosed disorders among women is anxiety. There are many different types of anxiety that can be experienced. Some are more serious than others.

Sep 28, 2009 - Kelly Boyer

General anxiety disorder is a debilitating condition which affects millions of people worldwide. It is entirely treatable however, so always seek advice.

Dec 22, 2011 - Thora Fitzpatrick

Social anxiety disorder might be related to other common mental illnesses such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and panic disorder.

Feb 18, 2010 - Karyl Anderson

Shyness is a characteristic common to everyone. However, some experience this to degrees that may make having a healthy social life difficult.

Apr 25, 2011 - Lianna Albrizio

There is more pressure on teens today than ever. Anxiety disorder is blanket term for many stress-related conditions that can affect teens due to increased pressure.

Sep 15, 2009 - Denise Oliveri

Catastrophic thinking is an area of chronic anxiety symptomology, in which people suffering anxiety disorders experience ongoing irrational thoughts.

Aug 25, 2009 - Jim Lowrance