Anxiety: Know When to get Help

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Anxiety: Know When to get Help
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Wed, 03-01-2006 - 9:22am
Are you overwhelmed by fear, panic attacks, or obsessive thoughts? If so, you may be dealing with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a real illness that can be treated with medicine and therapy.

Consider the following statements. If you've had any of these problems consistently over the last six months, you might have GAD:

  • I never stop worrying about things big and small.
  • I have headaches and other aches and pains for no reason.
  • I am often tense and have trouble relaxing.
  • I have trouble keeping my mind on one thing.
  • I get crabby or grouchy.
  • I have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.
  • I sweat and have hot flashes.
  • I sometimes have a lump in my throat or feel like I need to throw up when I am worried.
If you think you may have GAD, contact your health care provider to discuss your symptoms and treatment options.











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Registered: 03-22-2003
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 12:20pm

Wow!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 03-01-2006 - 5:30pm
Noone ever said I had GAD either. But, I think that's what I had first & developed the panic disorder with agoraphobia later. Since the treatment is the same, it probably doesn't matter @ this point, Sheri Ann. Just medical jargon:) (((hugs))) jan