Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition that causes people to feel excessive and persistent worry about everyday things:

People with GAD may experience:

• Physical symptoms like pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, or unexplained pains
  • Difficulty controlling their worries
  • Irritability or feeling "on edge"
  • Sweating a lot, feeling lightheaded, or feeling out of breath
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Restlessness when awake
  • Muscle tension
  • Upset stomach
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Being easily startled