More than a Worrywart

Everybody worries from time to time but if your worrying extends to interrupt your daily life and cause debilitating anxiety you may have Generalized Anxiety Disorder or GAD. While people with GAD may start out by worrying about simple things this disorder can easily take over a person's life and cause other medical problems. If you think that you have GAD you should see your doctor immediately and talk about your various treatment options.

People with GAD worry about normal things like money healthy relationships and jobs. It is normal to worry about these things even on a daily basis. However if you have GAD you will find that this worry is constant and excessive-and in many cases irrational. People who are diagnosed with GAD are often so distracted and consumed with worry that it is impossible to think about or do anything else. From the moment a patient awakes to the moment he or she falls asleep worry is a part of life. Often times the worry has no foundation.

Medical professionals do not yet know what causes GAD so treatment and diagnosis can sometimes be difficult. There are a number of symptoms stemming from GAD which include nausea difficulty breathing muscle tension headache restlessness fatigue sleeping problems a change in appetite and sweating or hot flashes. If you are experiencing some of these symptoms and find yourself worrying often you should see your doctor for help with what could be GAD.

Treatment for GAD begins with ruling out other anxiety disorders. Therefore it is crucial for you to be very specific about your symptoms. Treatment that works well can than include both therapy and medication. Every person worries in a different way so every person needs different treatment as well. You should work together with your doctor to find the best form of medical treatment for your specific GAD situations. Work with your own body's wants and needs.