High Anxiety
Anxiety disorder is characterised by anxious feelings about a variety of issues and not being able to control worries.
ANXIETY is part and parcel of life. It is normal for everyone to experience anxiety at various times, e.g. prior to sitting for an examination, attending an interview for a job, consulting a doctor or retirement. These feelings have been described as uneasiness and can include worry or even fear. They can be mild or severe.
However, some people experience so much anxiety that it affects their daily lives. They are not able to control their worries and are anxious about a variety of issues and situations, and not specific ones. This condition is called generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).
Those who have GAD are anxious almost all the time and usually have to try very hard to remember the last occasion they were relaxed. The stressful worries are uncontrollable and the person has a tendency to think of the worst. There is marked difficulty with the activities of daily living, whether it is work or social life. Some doctors have put a time line before diagnosing GAD, which is anxiety occurring continuously for about six months.
GAD is common. It has been reported to affect about 5% of the population in developed countries, with women slightly more affected than men. Many of those affected are in the third decade of life.
by Dr. Milton Lum.
Source : thestar.com.my/health/
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