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Facts about Generalized Anxiety Disorder  by: Arthur Buchanan Generalized Anxiety Disorder Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by 6 months or more of chronic, exaggerated worry and tension that is unfounded or much more severe than the normal anxiety most people experience. People with this disorder usually expect the worst; they worry excessively about money, health, family, or work, even when there are no signs of trouble. They are unable to relax and often suffer from insomnia. Many people with GAD also have physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headaches, irritability or hot flashes. Fortunately, through research supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and by industry, effective treatments have been developed to help people with GAD. How Common Is GAD? • About 2.8 percent of the adult U.S. population ages 18 to 54?approximately 4 million Americans?has GAD during the course of a given year. • GAD most often strikes people in childhood or adolescence, but can begin in adulthood, too. It affects women more often than men. What Causes GAD? Some research suggests that GAD may run in families, and it may also grow worse during stress. GAD usually begins at an earlier age and symptoms may manifest themselves more slowly than in most other anxiety disorders. What Treatments Are Available for GAD? Treatments for GAD include medications and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Can People With GAD Also Have Other Illnesses? Research shows that GAD often coexists with depression, substance abuse, or other anxiety disorders. Other conditions associated with stress, such as irritable bowel syndrome, often accompany GAD. Patients with physical symptoms such as insomnia or headaches should also tell their doctors about their feelings of worry and tension. This will help the patient's health care provider to recognize that the person is suffering from GAD. About The Author Arthur Buchanan Listen to Arthur Buchanan on the Mike Litman Show! http://freesuccessaudios.com/Artlive.mp3 THIS LINK WORKS, LISTEN TODAY! With Much Love, Arthur Buchanan President/CEO Out of Darkness & Into the Light 43 Oakwood Ave. Suite 1012 Huron Ohio, 44839 www.out-of-darkness.com www.adhdandme.com www.biologicalhappiness.com 567-219-0994 (cell) arthur@out-of-darkness.com This article was posted on February 06, 2006 Read More Articles from the "Self Improvement and Motivation" Category: Getting Out Of The Zone! by Damien Senn Productive and Destructive Cycle of Five Elements by Jon Sim Facts about Generalized Anxiety Disorder by Arthur Buchanan What Are You Attracting? by Chuck Danes How To Overcome Your Fear Of Success by Craig Garber The Disciplines of Success by Maria Palma 5 Tips for Getting Your Life Back On Track -- After Taking a Wrong Turn by Cari Vollmer My Work is My Play - The Journey From Survival to Creativity by Talia Shafir, MA, C.C.Ht. Attention! Thought Crossing! – Or, The Secret of What’s Between Your Ears by Inna Nirenburg Imagination At Play: If You Think You Cannot Create, You Are Wrong! by Tom Rauscher << Back to "Self Improvement And Motivation" Index

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