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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Most people experience anxiety at some point in their lives and some nervousness in anticipation of a real situation.

However if a person cannot shake unwarranted worries, or if the feelings are jarring to the point of avoiding everyday activities, he or she most likely has an anxiety disorder.

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Symptoms:

Chronic, exaggerated worry, tension, and
irritability that appear to have no cause or
are more intense than the situation warrants.

restlessness

trouble falling or staying asleep

headaches

trembling or twitching

muscle tension

sweating

 

"Hope is necessary in every condition."

Samuel Johnson
1709-1784