Generalized Anxiety Disorder Revealed

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Many people suffer from anxiety and panic disorders of varying degrees. Some of these problems are relatively minor, but they can also be quite severe. One of the most serious forms of anxiety is Generalized Anxiety Disorder, or GAD.

Anxiety itself is a normal reaction to dangerous or unexpected situations and events. GAD takes that reaction to the extreme, however. It is both excessive and chronic, interfering with a person’s day-to-day life.

Part of the reason generalized anxiety – also known as “free floating” anxiety – is so serious is that it does not need a particular situation to trigger it. It can attack anytime, without warning. GAD is thought to affect as many as 5 million adults in the U.S. alone. It affects both men and women, however it is more common among women.

GAD is related to an irregular level of neurotransmitters in a person’s brain. These are chemicals that are basically “messengers” that carry signals to the nerve endings in the brain. The 3 neurotransmitters associated with anxiety are Serotonin, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and Norepinephrine. During a GAD attack these 3 chemicals react with one another.

People suffering from generalized anxiety are particularly succeptible to stresses in their environment, from thing such as work, school, social situations and more. GAD can also lead to sleep disorders and other seemingly unrelated problems.

Symptoms of GAD include the following:

- Persistent worries
- Difficulty concentrating
- Lightheadedness
- Severe mood swings
- Depression
- Persistent lack of energy

If a person exhibits any of the above symptoms on an ongoing basis, they should see a doctor as quickly as possible for a thorough diagnosis. Early treatment is very important for anxiety disorders, as they can progress into more serious problems if left untreated. The earlier the treatment can begin, the more likely it is the problem will be able to be solved.

George Ferguson
http://www.articlesbase.com/medicine-articles/generalized-anxiety-disorder-revealed-92897.html

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4 Comments on Generalized Anxiety Disorder Revealed

  1. michele on Thu, 18th Feb 2010 2:03 am

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  2. J on Thu, 18th Feb 2010 2:05 am

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  4. Bob on Thu, 18th Feb 2010 10:01 am

    5. Survey andinterview methods have revealed that a majority of the people who are diagnosed with dissociative?
    Survey and interview methods have revealed that a majority of the people who are diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder report ____ during childhood.

    a. depression

    b. malingering

    c. sexual abuse

    d. loss of a parent

    2. Kevin keeps thinking he is an evil, unclean person who is capable of committing murder, even though he would never do such a thing. He tries to put the thoughts out of his mind by washing his hands 15 to 20 times a day. Kevin demonstrates

    a. generalized anxiety disorder.

    b. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

    c. acute stress disorder.

    d. panic disorder.

    3. Whether people consider the causes of failure to be internal or external depends upon the type of ____ style they use.

    a. cognitive

    b. psychological

    c. attributional

    d. helplessness

    4. Mary is a schizophrenic who shows symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, lack of emotional expression and social withdrawal. Mary exhibits

    a. positive symptoms.

    b. negative symptoms.

    c. both positive and negative symptoms.

    d. neutral symptoms

    5. An important neurotransmitter involved in schizophrenic symptoms is

    a. dopamine.

    b. estrogen.

    c. acetylcholine.

    d. adrenaline

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