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Ostracized from across society just to suffer from a little anxiety. Please help me
I say quietly through gritted teeth and apply for sobriety
Generalized anxiety disorder is an anxiety disorder also known as GAD
According to studies women are twice as likely than men to experience gap
it is normal to feel anxious once in a while about things happening in your life people who suffer from
generalized anxiety disorder
worry
uncontrollably about situations and
occurrences in their life people who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder worry
uncontrollably, even when there isn't anything to worry about
The person is often aware that there is nothing going on or nothing in their lives that they have to worry about
However, they can't help it and they can't control it
someone who suffers from generalized anxiety disorder may feel that something bad is going to happen to them and they can't
Calm themselves down
symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder include difficulty concentrating
difficulty sleeping
irritability fatigue and exhaustion muscle tensions
repeated stomach aches or nausea sweaty palms
Shaking rapid heartbeat and numbness or tingling in different parts of the body
So do you suffer from generalized anxiety disorder?
What we are about to find out in this GAD test
I'm going to ask you eight questions and you are going to answer with either yes or no
And the questions are based on the last three months of your life. Number one
Have you excessively worried more days than not?
Number two have there been times when you couldn't identify. What is causing your anxiety number three
Have you felt keyed up?
Unusually tense or on edge more days than not
Number four. Have you been avoiding situations that you think will cause you to have anxiety?
Number five. Have you had trouble falling or staying asleep?
Number six do you struggle to stay calm or calm yourself down number seven when you feel worried?
Do you experience tightness in your chest?
Shortness of breath a pounding heart or feel like you're choking the last question and number eight
Do you struggle or find it hard to concentrate?
let's now find out if you are suffering from
Generalized anxiety disorder if you answered yes to two or less of these eight questions
It's unlikely that you are suffering from
generalized anxiety
Disorder if you answered yes to between three and six of these questions, then it's possible that you are
experiencing and suffering from
Generalized anxiety disorder if you answered yes to six or more of these eight questions
then it is likely you are suffering from
generalized anxiety disorder if you think you are suffering from generalized anxiety disorder GAD
I would highly recommend you click the link in the description box down below where you can speak to someone
Immediately right this second and begin to get help for your anxiety
The link is in the description box down below, but how is generalized anxiety disorder?
Treated there are two main ways GAD is treated. The first way is
Cognitive behavioral therapy this involves talking to a mental health professional which you can in the link in the description box down below
CBD helps you change your thinking and
Behaviors you learn to recognize and control your anxious thoughts
You will also learn and be taught how to calm yourself down when you're anxious or worried
uncontrollably the second way is
Medication your doctor may recommend you taking medication to help you relieve some of the physical symptoms of anxiety
You can also make some very easy
Lifestyle changes to your life that can help you reduce the symptoms of generalized anxiety
disorder regular exercise
Plenty of sleep and healthy diet has been shown to reduce symptoms of anxiety
Yoga and meditation can help you and help control your thoughts which will help you with your anxiety
Avoiding stimulants such as coffee because they have caffeine in them, which has been shown to increase
Anxiety levels. So if you like to drink coffee or tea
You should do what I do and buy decaf avoid drinking alcohol
Because drinking alcohol can actually make you more anxious
And when you feel anxious or you have these uncontrollable
Thoughts just talking to a friend or a family member about what's worrying you or making you anxious?
Can actually help you. Those are some lifestyle changes you can implement into your life immediately
Right the second which can help you reduce your symptoms of anxiety
Please do not self diagnose yourself from this test
This test is just to see if you are likely or unlikely to be suffering from generalized anxiety disorder
always seek professional help
You can seek professional help and get help for your anxiety by clicking the link in the description box down below
Where you can speak to someone immediately and begin to get help for your anxiety. The link is in the description box down below
I now want it from you guys and girls in the comment section down below
What did you score on this generalized anxiety test?
have you ever been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder before and how does your
Anxiety affect your life. Let me know in the comment section down below
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Take care guys and girls and I'll see you tomorrow for another video