Symptoms
of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Bethany Jordin - 12/29/2008
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6 Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder are often dismissed as little more than symptoms of the flu or some
other physical ailment but they go much deeper. The more severe they become, the more limiting they will be for
your every day life and routine. The real problem arises when these symptoms begin to impact where you go, what you
do, and how you go about relating to other people.
Some of the common complaints or symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder include the following:
1) Muscle aches. This is one reason that the symptoms are often dismissed as nothing more serious than the flu.
However, when the symptoms remain for a long period of time or seem to be triggered by anxiety it is a clearer
indication that this may be the result of generalized anxiety disorder rather than a physical illness or
ailment.
2) Difficulty with sleep. This can be either difficulty getting to sleep, staying asleep, or some combination of
the two. This is a two edged sword because the inability to get enough rest will only contribute to the troubles
related to anxiety.
3) An overwhelming sense of dread. Do you feel as if the worst case scenario is always going to be what happens? Do
you borrow worry when you really shouldn't have anything to worry about? If so, you may be suffering from
generalized anxiety disorder.
4) Inability to relax. Do you find it nearly impossible to relax, let your hair down, or spend a day without
worrying about something? Whether your fears are related to money, work, family, or you are simply borrowing the
fears of others around you if you are unable to relax as a result of those fears then you have a problem.
5) Edginess and easy irritability. If you constantly feel as though you are on edge and are set off with little
provocation then you definitely qualify as edgy. The problem doesn't really arise until the edginess lasts for more
than a few weeks. It is normal to experience moments of edginess, if those moments stretch out into months or seem
to be constant companions in your life then it may be time to seek help.
6) Unable to concentrate. Do you have a difficult time concentrating on work or even simple tasks at home? Are you
easily distracted and find it nearly impossible to finish a project? If this describes you and it is outside the
realm of normal or rapidly becoming normal for you then you may find a little mental clarity as you seek treatment
for your symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
If you are experiencing one of these symptoms or only a couple of them and haven't been experiencing them very long
then there may be nothing wrong. However, if you have been enduring many of these symptoms over a period of several
months then it is an excellent idea to consider seeking treatment or getting help for generalized anxiety
disorder.
About the author:
Bethany Jordin is an Information Technology professional and aspiring writer who was clinically diagnosed with SAD
(Social Anxiety Disorder) in 2007.
Source: http://www.naturalantidepressants.info
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