Data Bases • Custom Term Papers • Free Term Papers • Free Research Papers • Free Essays • Free Book Reports • Plagiarism? Links • Top 100 Term Paper Sites • Top 25 Essay Sites • Top 50 Essay Sites • Search 97,000 Papers @ DirectEssays.com • Search 101,000 Papers @ ExampleEssays.com • Search 90,000 Papers @ MegaEssays.com Free Essays • Term Paper Sites • Chuck III's Free Essays • Free College Essays • TermPaperSites.com • My Term Papers • Get Free Essays • Essay World • Planet Papers	Search Lots of Essays Back to Subjects - Psychology Generalized Anxiety Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder Generalized anxiety disorder(GAD) is much more than the normal anxiety people experience everyday. It is a chronic condition that is chracterized by excessive worry and anxiety, even though there aren’t any reasonable explanations for the cause. It is diagnosed when a person spends a least 6 months worrying excessively about numerous everyday problems. People who suffer from GAD always anticipate the worst. They frequently worry about family, money, work or their health. Just getting through each day provokes anxiety. Individuals with GAD are usually referred to People with GAD can’t seem to overcome their constant concerns, even when they realize that they have overreacted to a situation. This generally leads to the onset of physical symptoms. The physical symptoms can be exhibited with varying degrees of intensity. Depending on the individual, and the situation, the symptoms can consist of: muscle tension, headaches, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating and hot flashes. Additionally, people with GAD may feel nauseated or lightheaded and have to go to It is very difficult for GAD suffers’ to relax enough to fall asleep and stay asleep. They frequently suffer from insomnia and chronic fatigue. Concentration is difficult because they are easily startled and agitated. They remain in a constant state of arousal. People afflicted with GAD don’t necessarily avoid particular situations because of their disorder. They are unlike individuals who suffer from more severe types of anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and severe phobias. If the impairment from GAD is mild, they are usually able to work and function in most social events. When the impairment is more severe, it can be debilitating making it almost unbearable to Approximately 4 million Americans suffer from GAD, about 2.8% of the U.S. adult population between the ages of 18-54. GAD usually strikes in childhood or adolescence, but can begin in adulthood.(2) It affects women more often than men. The reason that females have higher rates than males for most anxiety disorders has not been clearly identified. Research suggests that the role of gonadal steroids in women may be a contributing factor for their higher rate of anxiety disorders. Women also experience a wider range of stressful life events as compared to men, who react to a more limited range of stressful life events. Other researchers think GAD may be Treatments for GAD include medications and behavioral therapy. GAD rarely occurs alone, it is usually accompanied by other conditions that must be treated along with GAD. The ultimate goal is to be able to cure, and possibly prevent anxiety disorders like 1. Myers, David G. Psychology (6th edition). Anxiety Disorders. Ch. 15, pg. 539. Worth Publishers, 41 Madison Ave., New York, NY. 2. Surgeon Genral Online. Mental Health, (Ch. 4). www.surgeongenral.gov/library/mentalhealth/ chapter 4,Access date: October 20, 2001. 3. National Institute of Mental Health. Facts about Generalized Anxiety Disorder. www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety/gadfacts. Access 4. Internet Mental Health. Stress Disoders. www.mentalhealth.com. Access date: Bibliography: Dianne Fraser-Brown Phi-Theta-Kapa, Eta Nu Member St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL The Research Paper I am submitting received a grade of 99 from a Professor that very rarely gives 100% on anything. I was delighted and truly suprised. The word count is 440 not including the references. Word Count: 508
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