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What is chronic anxiety disorder?
GAD is a common anxiety disorder that involves constant and chronic worrying, nervousness, and tension. Unlike a phobia, where your fear is connected to a specific thing or situation, the anxiety of GAD is diffused—a general feeling of dread or unease that colors your whole life.
How do I know if my anxiety is chronic?
Signs of an anxiety disorder Chronic pain. Difficulty concentrating. Fatigue. Feelings of fear, nervousness, panic, restlessness or tension.
How long does chronic anxiety last?
In generalized anxiety disorder, the person has persistent worry or anxiety that lasts for at least several months. (The diagnostic manual in psychiatry sets the minimum to 6 months, but you don’t need to use a precise timer to seek help.)
Is chronic anxiety a mental illness?
They’re a group of mental illnesses that cause constant and overwhelming anxiety and fear. The excessive anxiety can make you avoid work, school, family get-togethers, and other social situations that might trigger or worsen your symptoms. With treatment, many people with anxiety disorders can manage their feelings.
What’s the worst anxiety?
Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.
What causes chronic anxiety?
The causes of anxiety may be a medical condition such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, or thyroid disorders that need treatment. There’s a clear link between caffeine and anxiety and alcohol and anxiety. Also, certain medications may be what causes anxiety.
What is it like to live with chronic anxiety?
Living With Chronic Anxiety. Those with chronic anxiety often experience both physical and mental symptoms such as: Mental: Excessive worries, such as worrying about someone getting hurt, worrying about social situations, worrying about worst case scenarios, or even worrying about their own anxiety.
How to tell if you have anxiety?
Increased heart rate. This is one of the first symptoms to appear.
What is the best treatment for chronic anxiety?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one type of therapy that is particularly helpful in the treatment of GAD. CBT examines distortions in our ways of looking at the world and ourselves. Your therapist will help you identify automatic negative thoughts that contribute to your anxiety.