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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Symptoms
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GAD is excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months about a number of events or activities. The individual finds it difficult to control the worry. Anxiety and worry are associated with three or more of the following six symptoms.
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Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge
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Being easily fatigued
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Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
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Irritability
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Muscle tension
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Sleep disturbance
(Difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless unsatisfying sleep)
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A complete clinical evaluation is necessary to establish a diagnosis of GAD.
Also see ~ Anxiety and Depression Self Assessment (offsite) provided by Freedom From Fear, a national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association; aid and counsel to individuals and their families who suffer from anxiety and depressive illnesses.
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