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Is there an exact cause of GAD?
The exact cause of GAD is not fully known, there are a number of factors that contribute to its development.
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What is a common symptom of GAD?
Incessant, constant worry about something unimportant.
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Can you get a physical illness if you leave GAD untreated?
Yes, you can get colds, the flu and other viral and bacterial diseases.
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What is the most common treatment given for anxiety?
Medication which are antidepressants.
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True or False: A person must experience all symptoms to be diagnosed with GAD?
False.
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Can being recent or prolonged exposed to stressful situations be a factor that causes GAD?
Yes, recent or prolonged exposure to stressful situations, including personal or family illnesses can cause general anxiety disorder.
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What is a physical symptom, that is also noticeable?
Excessive Sweating/Sweating.
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Leaving GAD untreated increases your risk of what?
Increases risk of suicide.
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What is a self-help strategy for GAD?
Managing stress.
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In what gender is GAD more common in?
It is more common in women than in men.
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Can excessive use of caffeine or tobacco lead to you having GAD?
Excessive use of caffeine or tobacco triggers your anxiety.
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Most common symptom of having a panic attack is?
A rapid heartbeat or heart palpitations/pounding heart.
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What disorder is most commonly developed when GAD progresses and is left untreated?
Depression disorder.
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Who is the person who prescribes you the medication for your anxiety?
A psychiatrist.
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In what two age groups does GAD mostly begin in? (Adulthood, Childhood or Adolescences)
It most often begins in childhood and adolescences.
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What is one factor that puts you at higher risk of having/ developing GAD?
Having a family history of anxiety (inherence/genetics).
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An uncommon symptom of anxiety is?
Having chest pains.
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What mood disorder are you at high risk of developing if your anxiety is left untreated?
Bipolar disorder.
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What kind of specialist/doctor do you see to treat your anxiety?
A psychologist.
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How common is GAD?
About 4 million adult Americans suffer from GAD during the course of a year.