Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Do you…

  • Worry uncontrollably, affecting your daily life and/or relationships?
  • Worry about many things and tend to expect the worst?
  • Feel constantly ‘on edge’?
  • Find that your worries are upsetting and stressful?

What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

People with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) typically experience uncontrollable worrying, anxiety and tension.

You may also experience the following symptoms (Generalised Anxiety Disorder, n.d.):

  • restlessness
  • unsettledness
  • a sense of dread
  • a lack of concentration or that your mind is going blank
  • irritability
  • impatience
  • distractibility
  • physical tension
  • other physical symptoms, e.g dizziness, palpitations, breathlessness, etc.