Anxiety

Intermittent anxiety is a typical aspect of everyday life, where individuals may experience anxiety is a typical aspect of everyday life, where individuals may experience concerns about health, finances, or family matters. However, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) presents a heightened and more frequent level of worry or nervousness, often without substantial cause. GAD entails persistent feelings of anxiety or apprehension that disrupt daily functioning, distinct from occasional worries or stress-related anxiety. Those with GAD endure recurring anxiety for extended periods, sometimes lasting years. The onset of GAD is gradual, typically emerging around age 30, though it can begin in childhood, and it tends to affect women more than men.

Individuals with GAD may exhibit the following symptoms:

• Excessive worrying about everyday matters
• Difficulty managing worries or feelings of nervousness
• Awareness of excessive worrying
• Restlessness and difficulty relaxing
• Poor concentration
• Easily startled
• Sleep difficulties
• Fatigue or constant tiredness
• Physical symptoms like headaches, muscle aches, or stomachaches
• Difficulty swallowing
• Trembling or twitching
• Irritability or feeling constantly on edge
• Sweating, lightheadedness, or shortness of breath
• Increased frequency of bathroom visits

Adults with GAD typically experience heightened nervousness concerning:

• Job stability or performance
• Personal health
• Financial matters
• The well-being of their children or relatives
• Punctuality
• Completion of household duties and other obligations