Generalized Anxiety
Our expert clinicians provide the latest evidence-based treatments for those struggling with Generalized Anxiety.
What is Generalized Anxiety?
It is not unusual to worry about life’s challenges, but worries can become debilitating when the thoughts are excessive and difficult to stop or control. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is often pervasive, with people experiencing chronic worrying about many different problems or challenges across areas of their life. GAD is also associated with symptoms such as muscle tension, fatigue, irritability, restlessness, and headaches, as well as problems with sleep, digestion, and concentration.
Evidence-Based Treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches people experiencing GAD mental strategies for dealing more effectively with uncertainty and worry, as well as relaxation and acceptance strategies designed to lower physiological arousal and tension. Through treatment, individuals with GAD are taught to break the cycle of worry and to live their lives more fully.
At The Reeds Center, we implement CBT therapy for people with GAD, and, when indicated, incorporate aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
FAQs
GAD is a relatively common mental health condition. It is estimated that GAD affects approximately 3-6% of the adult population in any given year. GAD can occur at any age, but it often begins in adolescence or early adulthood. Women are more commonly affected by GAD than men.
Medication can be an effective tool in the treatment of GAD, particularly when used in combination with therapy. While CBT is often the primary treatment approach for GAD, medication can provide additional support in managing symptoms.
GAD is a relatively common mental health condition. It is estimated that GAD affects approximately 3-6% of the adult population in any given year. GAD can occur at any age, but it often begins in adolescence or early adulthood. Women are more commonly affected by GAD than men.
Medication can be an effective tool in the treatment of GAD, particularly when used in combination with therapy. While CBT is often the primary treatment approach for GAD, medication can provide additional support in managing symptoms.
Living with GAD can be challenging and may raise questions about its long-term impact. It’s important to remember that everyone’s experience with GAD is unique, and the course of the disorder can vary from person to person. While GAD can be a chronic condition, it is possible to effectively manage and reduce its impact on your life. Clinicians at The Reeds Center work with clients to explore effective strategies for dealing with GAD, develop coping skills, and support their journey to manage and minimize the impact of GAD on their lives.
Living with GAD can be challenging and may raise questions about its long-term impact. It’s important to remember that everyone’s experience with GAD is unique, and the course of the disorder can vary from person to person. While GAD can be a chronic condition, it is possible to effectively manage and reduce its impact on your life. Clinicians at The Reeds Center work with clients to explore effective strategies for dealing with GAD, develop coping skills, and support their journey to manage and minimize the impact of GAD on their lives.
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