What's it like to have generalized anxiety disorder?

Intolerance of Uncertainty: People with GAD seem to be allergic to uncertainty. That is, they don't like it when they are not 100% sure of themselves, others, their actions and decisions, or the future. read more

To have a Generalized Anxiety Disorder is to live everyday with constant anxiety. What makes it "Generalized" is that the subject or "cause" of the anxiety is arbitrary. It is normal and natural to experience anxiety about certain things in our lives. Public Speaking and job interviews tend to top the lists of most common causes of normal anxiety. read more

A woman with generalized anxiety disorder explains what it feels like. read more

People with Generlized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) worry excessively and uncontrollably about daily life events and activities. They often experience uncomfortable physical symptoms, including fatigue and sore muscles, and they can also have trouble sleeping and concentrating. read more