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GENERALISED ANXIETY
DISORDER
By,
REBECCA
BARRY
DEFINITION
โ— Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety
disorder that is characterised by excessive
uncontrollable and irrational worry about everyday
things.
โ— GAD is a common chronic disorder characterised by
long-lasting anxiety that is not focused on any one
objects or situation.
โž” The usual age of onset is variable from childhood to late adulthood,
with median age of onset approximately 31 years.
โž” Women are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from GAD than men.
โž” GAD is also common in elderly population.
CAUSES
โ— GENETICS
โ— BRAIN CHEMISTRY : GAD has been associated with abnormal levels of
certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
โ— ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : Trauma and stressful events such as,
abuse, death of a loved one, divorce, changing jobs or schools may lead
to GAD.
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
โ— Tachycardia
โ— Chest pain
โ— Yawning
โ— Dry mouth
โ— Nausea
โ— Abdominal pain
โ— Diarrhea
โ— Tension headache
โ— Tinnitus
โ— Sweating
โ— Dyspepsia
โ— Dysphagia
โ— Sexual dysfunctions
โ— Dropped beats
PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS
โ— Anxious mood
โ— Worry or fear
โ— Irritability
โ— Feeling restless
โ— Nightmares
โ— Feeling of being unable to cope
Those who suffer from GAD are at high risk of ...
โ— Suicidal ideation
โ— Drug use abuse
โ— Substance abuse
โ— Sociopathy
โ— Psychopathy
TREATMENT
Treatment may include counselling and medication such as antidepressants.
1. Medication : SSRIs, Anxiolytic and Antidepressant
2. Therapies : CBT, Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis and Mindfulness.
3. Selfcare : Physical exercise, Relaxation techniques and Stress
management.
THANK YOU

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Generalised anxiety disorder

  • 2. DEFINITION โ— Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterised by excessive uncontrollable and irrational worry about everyday things. โ— GAD is a common chronic disorder characterised by long-lasting anxiety that is not focused on any one objects or situation.
  • 3. โž” The usual age of onset is variable from childhood to late adulthood, with median age of onset approximately 31 years. โž” Women are 2-3 times more likely to suffer from GAD than men. โž” GAD is also common in elderly population.
  • 4. CAUSES โ— GENETICS โ— BRAIN CHEMISTRY : GAD has been associated with abnormal levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. โ— ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : Trauma and stressful events such as, abuse, death of a loved one, divorce, changing jobs or schools may lead to GAD.
  • 5.
  • 6. PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS โ— Tachycardia โ— Chest pain โ— Yawning โ— Dry mouth โ— Nausea โ— Abdominal pain โ— Diarrhea โ— Tension headache โ— Tinnitus โ— Sweating โ— Dyspepsia โ— Dysphagia โ— Sexual dysfunctions โ— Dropped beats
  • 7. PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS โ— Anxious mood โ— Worry or fear โ— Irritability โ— Feeling restless โ— Nightmares โ— Feeling of being unable to cope
  • 8. Those who suffer from GAD are at high risk of ... โ— Suicidal ideation โ— Drug use abuse โ— Substance abuse โ— Sociopathy โ— Psychopathy
  • 9. TREATMENT Treatment may include counselling and medication such as antidepressants. 1. Medication : SSRIs, Anxiolytic and Antidepressant 2. Therapies : CBT, Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis and Mindfulness. 3. Selfcare : Physical exercise, Relaxation techniques and Stress management.