Generalized Anxiety Disorder consists of excessive worrying and difficulty controlling the worrisome thoughts. This is in addition to physical symptoms of anxiety such as nervousness, trembling hands, headache, rapid heartbeat, and/ or stomach problems. Adults will often recognize that they worry too much and feel that they cannot stop it.

 

Signs and symptoms may include:

• Excessive worrying

• Irritability or depression

• Fear that something bad will happen to you or your loved ones

• Difficulty sleeping or difficulty sleeping alone

• Discomfort in new or unfamiliar situations

• Poor concentration

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