GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER
COMMON SYMPTOMS
In addition to experiencing excessive, uncontrollable anxiety for 6 months or more, people with generalized anxiety disorder have at least three of the symptoms below more days than not:
- Restlessness or a feeling of being “keyed up” or “on edge”
- Being easily fatigued
- Difficulty concentrating or a sense of your mind going blank
- Irritability
- Muscle tension
- Difficulty sleeping
Other physical symptoms associated with generalized anxiety disorder include:
- Trembling, twitching, muscle soreness
- Headaches, sweating or chills, nausea, dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Diarrhea
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Being easily startled
People with generalized anxiety disorder may also experience depression at some point.
SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER
A total score of =6 may be associated with an increased risk of having SAD. If a patient’s score is suggestive of SAD, further evaluation should be considered before confirming the diagnosis.
1. Fear of embarrassment causes me to avoid doing things or speaking to people.
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2. I avoid activities in which I am the center of attention.
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3. Being embarrassed or looking stupid are among my worst fears.
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