Generalized Anxiety Disorder
San Jose Care Resource Guide: Anxiety, few do not have it, but there are levels. Here is a link to a good article on the topic of generalized anxiety disorder published by JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Symptoms mentionned in JAMA:
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Fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations or “fluttering” in the chest)
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Sweating or flushing of the skin
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Muscle tension
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Headaches
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Difficulty sleeping
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Changes in appetite
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Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
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Edginess or irritability
Note: Article mentions there can be physical reasons for the anxiety:
- heart problems,
- thyroid conditions,
- or other medical issues
The symptoms look fairly general, and can probably be everything and anything. Which means, you have to talk to your Doctor…
- Treatments include
- Cognitive behavioral therapy(CBT)
- relaxation techniques
- medication
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