anxiety_disorders


How can I tell if it's generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

The symptoms of anxiety, stress or worry that most people feel from time to time as a result of living in a hectic world are not the same as the symptoms experienced by someone with GAD. To determine if you are suffering from GAD click Yes or No in response to the following questions:

Are you troubled by:
Excessive worry, occurring more days than not, for at least six months? Yes No
Unreasonable worry about a number of events or activities, such as work or school and/or health? Yes No
The inability to control the worry? Yes No
Are you bothered by at least three of the following:
Restlessness, feeling keyed-up or on edge? Yes No
Being easily tired? Yes No
Problems concentrating? Yes No
Irritability? Yes No
Muscle tension? Yes No
Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or restless and unsatisfying sleep? Yes No
Does your anxiety interfere in your daily life? Yes No

If you answered Yes to one or more of the above questions you may be suffering from GAD and should seek professional help.

Generalized anxiety disorder is a treatable condition. To find out more about how The Ross Center for Anxiety & Related Disorders can help you overcome GAD and/or to schedule a consultation/diagnostic evaluation with Jerilyn Ross, the Center's director, or with another staff member, please call (202) 363-1010 or fill out the contact form.

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Disclaimer: This site contains general reference information and is not intended
as a substitute for consulting with your physician or other healthcare professional.