Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Ceneralized anxiety disorder (CAD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry GAD is seen in women twice as much as men Causes of Anxiety Disorder Genetics Generalized anxiety disorder may be hereditary Substance Induced Tobacco smoking has been established as a risk factor for developing anxiety disorders Caffeine usage has been linked to anxiety Other Other causes of developing GAD include constant sadness, residing in large cities, unsafe political conditions or traumatic experiences in childhood Symptoms of GAD Fear of Fear of blood flying on a Fear of plane Fear to snakes use public toilets Fear Simple phobia Fear of of dying elevator Panic Obsession attack Panic Obsessive- disorder compulsive disorder Thoughts Fear of of sex going Chest Hallucinations Thoughts of murder Shortness pain of breath SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY DISORDERS Anxiety Reliving trauma Mixed anxiety and depressive disorder Post-traumatic Inner stress Mental s tension tupor Increased Nightmares Depression aggressive Irritability Social phobia Fear to Fear use public toilets Fear of of excessive humiliation public speaking Treatment Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is more effective in the long term than medications (such as SSRIS), and while both treatments reduce anxiety, CBT is more effective in reducing depression What we think affects how we act and feel. Thought CBT Emotion Behaviour What we do affects how we think and feel. What we feel affects how we think and do. Once GAD develops, it may become chronic, but can be managed or eliminated with proper treatment Designed & Issued In Public Interest By: www.londontherapyfoundation.com 00 THER TLE FOU TONDON