Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) may experience a constant feeling of increased anxiety and worry. Symptoms of GAD may appear as a pattern of consistent worrying, a pattern of experiencing fear during stressful situations or environment or dread about the future. If you have felt such symptoms for at least 6 months and feel your symptoms have made it more difficult for you to function in your life, GAD may be consistent with your current experiences and symptoms.
People with GAD may have a tougher time coping in different environments and completing daily tasks. They may often experience fears about family, performance at school, friendships, and their social status. Children and teens with GAD may, at times, seem irritable and quick to anger.
Symptoms:
People with GAD may have a tougher time coping in different environments and completing daily tasks. They may often experience fears about family, performance at school, friendships, and their social status. Children and teens with GAD may, at times, seem irritable and quick to anger.
Symptoms:
- Restlessness or difficulty remaining still while seated.
- Feeling tired or fatigued.
- Difficulty concentrating on tasks.
- Feeling as though your mind is “constantly wandering.”
- Muscle tension or stiffness.
- Becoming hypervigilant (over-focused).