Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by constantly worrying for no reason, feeling that something bad will happen, and thinking about negative scenarios. The feeling of anxiety in question is different from the anxiety or fear that occurs after a negativity.
Every person has a feeling of fear and anxiety. It is natural for these feelings to arise after undesirable negative situations or before risky situations that are likely to be experienced. However, in Generalized Anxiety Disorder, the anxiety in question is a dysfunctional and distracting emotion that is felt despite the absence of any negativity and is about very low negative scenarios.
People with Generalized Anxiety Disorder can worry about almost anything. In general; They worry about relationships, health, and financial matters. They are the types of anxiety, known among the people.
Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The feeling of anxiety is milder than other anxiety disorders, but is continuous. This feeling may be exacerbated from time to time, but experiencing a panic attack is not possible in generalized anxiety disorder. Symptoms can be listed as follows;
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Feeling tense and anxious for no apparent reason
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Feeling the state of anxiety from time to time
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Anxiety about almost everything
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Disruption of functionality due to anxiety
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Distraction and difficulty concentrating
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Restlessness
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Bodily pains
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Nausea
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Sleep Problems
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Sweating, hot flashes
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Low energy and fatigue
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Tension in the muscles
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Deterioration in social relations
Causes of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Psychological disorders generally do not have a single cause and it is not possible to know the reasons clearly. However, environmental factors, negative life events, and especially genetic factors can be shown among the causes of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
As this anxiety disorder often does not cause any tangible negativity in people's lives and is not noticed, seeking treatment is lower than other anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder symptoms can be considered as personality traits among the public. However, this is a disorder that restricts people's lives, constantly leads them to be cautious, fearful and controlled, and prevents them from living in the moment.
The psychotherapy approaches used in its treatment are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Schema Therapy. The aim of the treatment is to increase the life satisfaction of the people and to reduce the constant anxiety in question, making them able to do their daily work without worry.
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