Anxiety Disorders
...their worries and are unable to think about anything else. Many people with GAD also feel constant anxiety with no apparent cause. They wake up feeling anxious and can never pinpoint the cause of their anxiousness, and the feelings never seem to disappear throughout the day. As stated from the Mental Health Institute the origin of GAD has not be determined, and like many mental disorders, there is a possibility of more than one source. There is probably more than one possible cause. GAD appears to run in families, so there is probably a genetic factor. A major traumatic or stressful event may sometimes trigger GAD. Another theory is that the person with GAD has internal conflicts, which have yet to be resolved. GAD may begin in childhood or later in life. Most likely, GAD has both physiological and psychological components. (1) The first step in treatment for GAD is obtaining a diagnosis from a psychiatrist or psychologist with experience treating anxiety disorders. With an accurate diagnosis, a patient and the health care provider need to assess whether the symptoms are a result of other anxiety disorders besides GAD, or other mental problems such as depression or bipolar. Once the diagnosis for GAD is determined treatment generally includes medication, therapy or a combination. The type of treatment necessary is unique to the individuals needs. In minor cases of GAD, the self-help method used many times is the outreach for support groups. When the person with GAB needs a more serious form of treatment the...