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Published on Nov 23, 2015
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Joey Gwisdalla
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What is GAD?
This is a mental illness characterized by excessive, chronic worrying.
Everyday activities are affected on a large scale basis due to an over thought of exaggerated agonizing.
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What is GAD?
This is a mental illness characterized by excessive, chronic worrying.
Everyday activities are affected on a large scale basis due to an over thought of exaggerated agonizing.
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Occurrence Throughout Adults in America
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Just Some Background
Occurs over long periods of time.
Even greater scale than that of regular anxiety
Develops between childhood and midadulthood.
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Potential Causes
For a lot of mental illnesses alike, there really isn't a defined probable cause
Some doctors like to point towards genetics.
Others towards behavioral trends of anxiety.
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Health Risks That Come With GAD
Women are more likely to be affected than men
Family genetics
An affected personality. i.e. super cautious towards random activities or anything overall.
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Health Effects That Come With GAD (Physical)
Fatigue
Muscle Aches
Trembling
Hot Flashes
Sleep Disturbance
Headaches
Sweating
Nausea
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Health Effects That Come With GAD (Mental)
Chronic stress
Persistent worrying
Compulsive worrying about worrying
Loss of concentration
Indecisiveness
Worrying
Looking at the negative side of things
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Signs of General Anxiety Disorder
Worrying consistently affects work, social life, etc.
Ongoing depressive state.
Suicidal thoughts/behaviors
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How to Treat GAD
Through different psychotherapy methods. (counseling)
Drugs (anti-depressants, buspirone, benzodiazepines)
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Potential Prevention
Seek to receive help from early signs.
Avoid substance abuse.
Prioritize issues and other matters in your life.
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Ways to Cope with GAD
Eat your way to healthy lifestyle
Get physical activity on the daily.
Do not rely on sedatives.
Use relaxation methods when dwelling on issues.
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Sources
"Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)." : Symptoms, Treatment, And Self–Help. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2015.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad....
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Sources
"Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)." MayoClinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Apr. 2015.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/generalized-anxiety-disorder/...
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Sources
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/images/stats/NCS-R_GAD_Chart1-360_147941_1.jpg
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