Often referred to ad GAD this is the genral anxiety disorder which is charaterized by persistant, excessive and unrealistic worry. If it is possible to worry about it, then people suffering from GAD will worry about it.
Money is a primary source of worry. Health comes in there too, am I sick? Work, oh my gosh, you worry about your job even when things are going well. Charities sometimes cause worry, do you give to this one or not? How much? You heard about someone you know that is sick so you spend time worrying about them. If this sounds like you then you may suffer from GAD.
You aren't alone in this. There are 6.8 million adults in the United States (3.1%) suffering from this on any given year. Gradual progression is typical and usually comes on from childhood to middle age. Although the exact cause is not known there is evidence showing the biological factors, life experiences, particularly stressful situations, and family background are all part of what is believed to be factors.
It is treatable. Perhaps it will take some medications but it also may be treated with training yourself to think differently. Perhaps you need to take up meditation, yoga, exercise or study relaxation techniques to level out your stress levels.
Often times you know that going to a certain place, being with certain people or watching a program that will cause you stress. The answer to this is to avoid them. Find something you want to do more that will make you laugh. Yes, laugh. Laugh long and loud. It will relieve the stress and feel so much better. Healthy thing to do laugh.
Another thing to keep in mind is that if you are tired, go to bed. Simple as that. Even if it is early in the evening but you know that the minute your head hits the pillow you will be asleep then go to bed. You will wake in the morning with more energy and better focus, ready to take on the day.
There are certain things that are a clue to the fact that you may be either suffering from or beginning to suffer from anxiety disorder. Here is a list of some of them: 1. Excessiv worry, occurring more days than not for at least 6 months. 2. Unreasonable worry about nearly everything. 3. Your inability to control worry 4. Restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge often. 5. Being easily tired for no apparent reason. 6. Having problems concentrating. 7. Irritability? 8. Muscle tension. 9. Is your anxiety interfering with your daily life?
Are you strange? Is it something you can do something about? Of course you aren't strange, you are one of millions. Can you do something about it, of course, but you must take action. Start today and feel more in control tomorrow. - 15432
Money is a primary source of worry. Health comes in there too, am I sick? Work, oh my gosh, you worry about your job even when things are going well. Charities sometimes cause worry, do you give to this one or not? How much? You heard about someone you know that is sick so you spend time worrying about them. If this sounds like you then you may suffer from GAD.
You aren't alone in this. There are 6.8 million adults in the United States (3.1%) suffering from this on any given year. Gradual progression is typical and usually comes on from childhood to middle age. Although the exact cause is not known there is evidence showing the biological factors, life experiences, particularly stressful situations, and family background are all part of what is believed to be factors.
It is treatable. Perhaps it will take some medications but it also may be treated with training yourself to think differently. Perhaps you need to take up meditation, yoga, exercise or study relaxation techniques to level out your stress levels.
Often times you know that going to a certain place, being with certain people or watching a program that will cause you stress. The answer to this is to avoid them. Find something you want to do more that will make you laugh. Yes, laugh. Laugh long and loud. It will relieve the stress and feel so much better. Healthy thing to do laugh.
Another thing to keep in mind is that if you are tired, go to bed. Simple as that. Even if it is early in the evening but you know that the minute your head hits the pillow you will be asleep then go to bed. You will wake in the morning with more energy and better focus, ready to take on the day.
There are certain things that are a clue to the fact that you may be either suffering from or beginning to suffer from anxiety disorder. Here is a list of some of them: 1. Excessiv worry, occurring more days than not for at least 6 months. 2. Unreasonable worry about nearly everything. 3. Your inability to control worry 4. Restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge often. 5. Being easily tired for no apparent reason. 6. Having problems concentrating. 7. Irritability? 8. Muscle tension. 9. Is your anxiety interfering with your daily life?
Are you strange? Is it something you can do something about? Of course you aren't strange, you are one of millions. Can you do something about it, of course, but you must take action. Start today and feel more in control tomorrow. - 15432
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