Generalized Anxiety Disorder

What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder ❓

 Uncontrollable and excessive worry and nervousness

 Prolonged and present most of the time 📆

 Anxiety not related to any particular circumstance

 Affects daily activities/functioning

 Risk factors: being female, negative experiences (such as domestic abuse), family history, drug abuse, chronic pain/disease 👱‍♀️

What are the Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder ❓

 Excessive anxiety/distress 😱

 Uncontrollable worry/restlessness

 Sleeping issues 🛌

 Impairment of function

 Muscle tension/trembling

 Tiring easily 😴

 Difficulty concentrating

 Heart palpitations 💞

How do you Diagnose Generalized Anxiety Disorder ❓

 Medical assessment to assess symptoms/severity

 Questionnaire 📋

How do you Treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder ❓

 Therapy to reduce symptoms 💭

 Medications to help with anxiety

 Referral to specialists 

Why should I Worry about Generalized Anxiety Disorder ❓

 Reduced quality of life and life prospects 🎓

 Patients are more likely to also suffer from depression 😢

 Increased risk of alcohol/substance abuse and suicide