Do you worry excessively about things that isn't going to happen, or feel tense all day long with no real reason? Everyone gets anxious, but if your worries and fears are so constant that they interfere with your ability to relax, you may have generalized anxiety disorder, also known as GAD. GAD is mentally and physically exhausting. It drains your energy, interferes with your sleep, and wears your body down. But you can break free from chronic worrying and learn to calm your mind.
Unlike a phobia, where your fear is of a specific thing or situation, the anxiety of generalized anxiety disorder is diffuse, a general feeling of dread or unease that colors your whole life. This anxiety is much less intense than a panic attack, but longer lasting.
Unlike a phobia, where your fear is of a specific thing or situation, the anxiety of generalized anxiety disorder is diffuse, a general feeling of dread or unease that colors your whole life. This anxiety is much less intense than a panic attack, but longer lasting.