How is generalized anxiety disorder treated?

afflicts between 2-3% of the general population, and is slightly more common in women than in men. It accounts for almost one-third of cases referred to psychiatrists by general practitioners.

GAD has a variety of known and theoretical causes. Normally it responds well to a combination of therapy and medication, and often to therapy alone.

Uncontrollable worry about everyday things.

based on the patient's description of the physical and emotional symptoms. The doctor will also try to rule out other medical conditions that may be causing the symptoms, such as excessive caffeine...

Some people are genetically predisposed to developing it. Psychological traumas that occur during childhood, such as prolonged separation from parents, may make people more vulnerable as well....