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by Ken Goodman
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is best characterized by frequent or constant worry, anxiety, and tension even when there is minimal or no cause. People who experience GAD find themselves unable to control their worry and often report being anxious most of their lives. The worry they experience is often related to events or activities, like work, school or family. With all of the excess anxiety, life becomes difficult to manage. Completing daily tasks, multi-tasking, following directions, finding one’s way, participating in an event, arriving on time, and being able to focus, all can be a struggle when one has Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This disorder can materialize any time in life and is caused by genetics and/or stress.
Some of the symptoms associated with GAD are:
The primary feature of this disorder is worry, which can take several forms:
Excerpts from The Anxiety Solution Series before and after treatment:
“I worried about everything…What if there’s an earthquake? Am I prepared? What if there’s an accident? What if I die?” – Instructional Aid
“I did not think that in this short amount of time that I would actually be feeling as good as I do and actually looking forward to life instead of just making it through day by day.” – Instructional Aid
"The Anxiety Solution Series ended up being the perfect solution for me. The strategies were so practical. I feel more confident and calm… a million times better."
Teacher, five-year anxiety sufferer
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