Generalized Anxiety Disorder consists of excessive worrying and difficulty controlling thinking, in addition to physical symptoms of anxiety such as nervousness, trembling hands, headache, rapid heartbeat, or stomach problems. Children and teens with Generalized Anxiety Disorder may or may not recognize that they worry too much, but may also feel that they cannot control their worry or anxiety.

 

Signs and Symptoms may include:

• Excessive worrying

• Nervousness or uneasiness

• Difficulty sleeping or difficulty sleeping alone

• Discomfort in new or unfamiliar situations

• Irritability or depression

• Poor concentration

• Physical symptoms including upset stomach, headaches, complaints of pain

• Fear of death or bad things happening to others