General Anxiety Disorder
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Anxiety isn't easy to treat
American Academy of Family Physicians
Scroll down to the second editorial, which explains why a family doctor could have a good deal of trouble treating patients with general anxiety disorder.
Drug therapy for anxiety
University of Maryland Medical
Knowing the side effects of these drugs can help separate them from general anxiety disorder symptoms. Talk to your doctor if they cause you concern.
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No wonder you're exhausted!
Freedom From Fear
If you've been continually worried for over six months, you could have general anxiety disorder. There are nearly seven million Americans who suffer with you.
Quiz for your doctor to grade
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
If you think you might have general anxiety disorder, take this quiz and share the results with your doctor. Only he or she can tell you if you have this disorder.
All about anxiety
Help Guide
This thorough overview includes a list of symptoms in adults and children, and various treatment options for people with general anxiety disorder.
When do you see a doctor?
Patient Power
This radio question-and-answer session will help you figure out whether or not you should seek professional help for possible general anxiety disorder.
These are symptoms of general anxiety disorder that this young man experienced. Note that many of them are physiological or psychosomatic, not mental.
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You are not alone
Anxiety Network
Rather than talking at you, this doctor is talking to people who are suffering from general anxiety disorder. It is clear that he wants to help people feel better.
Who is likely to have anxiety?
Brigham and Woman's Hospital
This list of risk factors can help you be aware of your chances of developing general anxiety disorder. But remember, GAD can be unpredictable.
Now what do I do?
National Institute of Mental Health
If you think you could have general anxiety disorder, this page will tell you what to look for in a healthcare professional to diagnose and take care of this illness.
Beyond therapy and medication
BBC Health
There are things you can do to help yourself overcome general anxiety disorder, such as exercise, relaxation techniques and even dietary changes.
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Maybe it's something else
Psych Central
General anxiety disorder is just that, while excessive concern over specific circumstances are separate disorders. Learn the differences amongst them.
Multiple types of anxiety
National Cancer Institute
There is more to anxiety than general anxiety disorder - it includes panic disorder, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Learn to tell them apart.
Fearful childhood creates an anxious person
Self Growth
It is possible for childhood abuse to turn into general anxiety disorder later in life. But be aware that not all GAD happens this way.

