What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

If you are feeling overwhelmed, worrying excessively and experiencing intrusive thoughts, you may be struggling with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). A complex mental health condition, which varies from individual to individual, GAD can significantly impact your quality of life if excessive feelings of worry, fear and tension, persisting for prolonged periods, disrupt everyday activities.

Symptoms of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

It is important to note that experiences of these symptoms of GAD can vary in severity from person to person and some of the symptoms can include:

  • excessive worry, fear or tension

  • difficulty sleeping

  • muscle tension

  • heart palpitations

  • fatigue

  • difficulty concentrating

  • irritability

  • restlessness

  • difficulty making decisions

  • avoidance of certain situations.

Causes of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD can be a combination of factors, including

  • genetics

  • environment, such as a stressful career

  • life experiences, including a life event or transition

  • personality traits, such as perfectionism or a low self-esteem

  • imbalances in brain chemicals, for example, serotonin.

Strategies for managing Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

If you suspect that you are struggling with GAD, it is important to seek professional help from a mental health clinic. Booking an assessment with our specialist multi-disciplinary clinicians will be the first step towards reclaiming your life. There are a variety of treatment options available to help you manage your GAD, depending on your personal preferences.

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), delivered in a group setting, can provide a safe and supportive environment to implement strategies for preventing relapse in GAD.

  • 1:1 psychotherapy to help identify the things that trigger GAD. Psychiatry for initial assessment if GAD is severe.

  • Relaxation techniques to make time for yourself each day to unwind.

  • Getting enough sleep each night.

  • Eating a healthy diet, limiting caffeine and alcohol.

  • Exercising and spending time outside in nature.


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