Generalized anxiety disorder
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Also known as: GADContent medically reviewed byDr. Abhimanyu ChandakMD, PsychiatryView full profile onLinkedInOVERVIEWSYMPTOMSDIAGNOSISTREATMENTSymptoms & ReportsSymptoms & ReportsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.The symptoms include:Uncontrollable worry and nervousnessGetting easily startledTrouble sleepingAmnesiaInability to concentrateIndecisivenessIrritabilityHeadacheRestlessnessSweatingNauseaHeart palpitations Uncontrollable worry and nervousness Getting easily startled Trouble sleeping Amnesia Inability to concentrate Indecisiveness Irritability Headache Restlessness Sweating Nausea Heart palpitations The exact cause is unknown. But possible triggering factors may include: Genetic predisposition Abnormal functioning of certain pathways in the brain Drug induced: prolonged use of benzodiazepines and alcohol dependence Traumatic and stressful events Avoid substance abuse (drugs, alcohol, tobacco) Get help early if signs of anxiety are seen Practise stress reduction activities like, exercising, walking or yoga Depression Insomnia Substance abuse
Uncontrollable worry and nervousness
Getting easily startled
Trouble sleeping
Amnesia
Inability to concentrate
Indecisiveness
Irritability
Headache
Restlessness
Sweating
Nausea
Heart palpitations
The exact cause is unknown. But possible triggering factors may include:
Genetic predisposition
Abnormal functioning of certain pathways in the brain
Drug induced: prolonged use of benzodiazepines and alcohol dependence
Traumatic and stressful events
Avoid substance abuse (drugs, alcohol, tobacco)
Get help early if signs of anxiety are seen
Practise stress reduction activities like, exercising, walking or yoga
Depression
Insomnia
Substance abuse
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