Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. For example, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam, or having a medical test or job interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During times like these, feeling anxious can be perfectly normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But some people find it hard to control their worries. Their feelings of anxiety are more constant and can often affect their daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anxiety is the main symptom of several conditions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During times like these, feeling anxious can be perfectly normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But some people\u00a0find it hard to control their worries. Their feelings of anxiety are more constant and can often affect their\u00a0daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. For example, you may feel worried and anxious about sitting an exam, or having a medical test or job interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During times like these, feeling anxious can be perfectly normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But some people find it hard to control their worries. Their feelings of anxiety are more constant and can often affect their daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anxiety is the main symptom of several conditions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During times like these, feeling anxious can be perfectly normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But some people find it hard to control their worries. Their feelings of anxiety are more constant and can often affect their daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anxiety is the main symptom of several conditions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
panic disorder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
phobias, such as agoraphobia or claustrophobia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
social anxiety disorder (social phobia)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GAD can cause both psychological (mental) and physical symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These vary from person to person, but can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
feeling restless or worried<\/p>\n\n\n\n
having trouble concentrating or sleeping<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dizziness or heart palpitations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When to get help for anxiety<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although feelings of anxiety at certain times are completely normal, see a GP if anxiety is affecting your daily life or causing you distress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your GP will ask about your symptoms and your worries, fears and emotions to find out if you could have GAD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about diagnosing GAD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What causes generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exact cause of GAD is not fully understood, although it’s likely that a combination of several factors plays a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research has suggested that these may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the genes you inherit from your parents<\/p>\n\n\n\n
having a history of stressful or traumatic experiences, such as domestic violence, child abuse or bullying<\/p>\n\n\n\n
having a painful long-term health condition, such as arthritis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
having a history of drug or alcohol misuse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But many people develop GAD for no apparent reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who’s affected<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GAD is a common condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More women are affected than men, and the condition is more common in people from the ages of 35 to 55.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is treated<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GAD can have a significant effect on your daily life, but several different treatments are available that can ease your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
talking therapies \u2013 you can get talking therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on the NHS; you do not need a referral from a GP and you can refer yourself for talking therapies service in your area \u2013 read more about how to find an NHS talking therapies service<\/p>\n\n\n\n
medication \u2013 such as a type of antidepressant called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With treatment, many people are able to control their anxiety levels. But some treatments may need to be continued for a long time and there may be periods when your symptoms worsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self-help for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are also many things you can do yourself to help reduce your anxiety, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
going on a self-help course<\/p>\n\n\n\n
exercising regularly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stopping smoking<\/p>\n\n\n\n
looking after your physical health<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anxiety is the main symptom of several conditions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
panic disorder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
phobias, such as agoraphobia or claustrophobia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
social anxiety disorder (social phobia)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GAD can cause both psychological (mental) and physical symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These vary from person to person, but can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
feeling restless or worried<\/p>\n\n\n\n
having trouble concentrating or sleeping<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dizziness or heart palpitations<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When to get help for anxiety<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Although feelings of anxiety at certain times are completely normal, see a GP if anxiety is affecting your daily life or causing you distress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your GP will ask about your symptoms and your worries, fears and emotions to find out if you could have GAD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out more about diagnosing GAD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What causes generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The exact cause of GAD is not fully understood, although it’s likely that a combination of several factors plays a role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Research has suggested that these may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
the genes you inherit from your parents<\/p>\n\n\n\n
having a history of stressful or traumatic experiences, such as domestic violence, child abuse or bullying<\/p>\n\n\n\n
having a painful long-term health condition, such as arthritis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
having a history of drug or alcohol misuse<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But many people develop GAD for no apparent reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who’s affected<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GAD is a common condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More women are affected than men, and the condition is more common in people from the ages of 35 to 55.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is treated<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GAD can have a significant effect on your daily life, but several different treatments are available that can ease your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
talking therapies \u2013 you can get talking therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on the NHS; you do not need a referral from a GP and you can refer yourself for talking therapies service in your area \u2013 read more about how to find an NHS talking therapies service<\/p>\n\n\n\n
medication \u2013 such as a type of antidepressant called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With treatment, many people are able to control their anxiety levels. But some treatments may need to be continued for a long time and there may be periods when your symptoms worsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self-help for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are also many things you can do yourself to help reduce your anxiety, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
going on a self-help course<\/p>\n\n\n\n
exercising regularly<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stopping smoking<\/p>\n\n\n\n
looking after your physical health<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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