General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - Living On The Edge
Ever get the feeling that something is not right? That gut feeling that tells you something bad is about to happen? We all do from time to time.
Usually it's triggered from some event that is going on in our lives such as financial problems, relationship or health issues although many times there is no "trigger" or "cause" for these feelings.
Nevertheless, it happens and we deal with it knowing the feeling will pass.
Imagine though, living with this horrible feeling all the time.
While others seemingly go about their lives in relative peace, the person suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder is filled with anxious and worried thoughts that take up their every waking moment.
Like a radio playing in the background, their mind is in a state of uneasiness and apprehension that never shuts off.
Even though they realize that their anxiety is excessive and extreme they cannot seem to control it.
The emotional fear is disruptive and often the person will exaggerate a situation such as a loved one being 10 or 15 minutes late into an intense fear that they have been in an accident.
Some Signs and Symptoms of (GAD) Difficulty controlling worry.
Restlessness or feeling on edge.
Easily fatigued.
Incessant mind chatter.
Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank.
Headaches, trembling or twitching.
Irritability.
Muscle tension.
Feelings of dread.
Sleep disturbances.
Some things you can do to help yourself: Talking: Find someone you can trust and talk about it.
If you can unburden yourself and let some of the feelings out it can help reduce the anxiety and lighten the load.
Exercise: Regular exercise can be a useful tool and leave you feeling more energetic.
Meditation: Meditation and relaxation techniques are very effective when dealing with stress and anxiety.
They provide strategies to help you peacefully calm down and relax.
Avoid Negative Media: TV, radio, magazines and the internet can provide you with daily doses of negativity that help lower your mood even further.
Listen to music:Music can have a very calming and soothing effect on the body.
Lose the Guilt:Guilt is self-destructive and brings on more anxiety and depression.
Don't compare yourself to other people.
Keep a Journal: writing down your thoughts and ideas and getting it off your chest can be one of the most helpful things you can do.
Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Living with GAD is like living life on the edge.
You can never relax or seem to have fun the way other people do.
Friends and family sometimes label you as pessimistic and unenthusiastic.
You don't want to feel this way and the labels hurt.
You feel as though you are carrying the world on your shoulders and feel like crying for no apparent reason.
Most of all you feel as though others see you as weak.
You are not.
And you are not alone.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a common mental illness that affects about 18% of the American population every year.
Effective therapies are available and new research is being done everyday.
Usually it's triggered from some event that is going on in our lives such as financial problems, relationship or health issues although many times there is no "trigger" or "cause" for these feelings.
Nevertheless, it happens and we deal with it knowing the feeling will pass.
Imagine though, living with this horrible feeling all the time.
While others seemingly go about their lives in relative peace, the person suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder is filled with anxious and worried thoughts that take up their every waking moment.
Like a radio playing in the background, their mind is in a state of uneasiness and apprehension that never shuts off.
Even though they realize that their anxiety is excessive and extreme they cannot seem to control it.
The emotional fear is disruptive and often the person will exaggerate a situation such as a loved one being 10 or 15 minutes late into an intense fear that they have been in an accident.
Some Signs and Symptoms of (GAD) Difficulty controlling worry.
Restlessness or feeling on edge.
Easily fatigued.
Incessant mind chatter.
Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank.
Headaches, trembling or twitching.
Irritability.
Muscle tension.
Feelings of dread.
Sleep disturbances.
Some things you can do to help yourself: Talking: Find someone you can trust and talk about it.
If you can unburden yourself and let some of the feelings out it can help reduce the anxiety and lighten the load.
Exercise: Regular exercise can be a useful tool and leave you feeling more energetic.
Meditation: Meditation and relaxation techniques are very effective when dealing with stress and anxiety.
They provide strategies to help you peacefully calm down and relax.
Avoid Negative Media: TV, radio, magazines and the internet can provide you with daily doses of negativity that help lower your mood even further.
Listen to music:Music can have a very calming and soothing effect on the body.
Lose the Guilt:Guilt is self-destructive and brings on more anxiety and depression.
Don't compare yourself to other people.
Keep a Journal: writing down your thoughts and ideas and getting it off your chest can be one of the most helpful things you can do.
Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Living with GAD is like living life on the edge.
You can never relax or seem to have fun the way other people do.
Friends and family sometimes label you as pessimistic and unenthusiastic.
You don't want to feel this way and the labels hurt.
You feel as though you are carrying the world on your shoulders and feel like crying for no apparent reason.
Most of all you feel as though others see you as weak.
You are not.
And you are not alone.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a common mental illness that affects about 18% of the American population every year.
Effective therapies are available and new research is being done everyday.
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