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The key element of generalized anxiety disorder is persistent worry.
GAD is marked by excessive or unrealistic worry about a variety
of events such as health, money, career prospects, which last six
months or more. Realistic anxiety, such as financial concern after
losing a job, is not a sign of GAD. Precise symptoms will vary with
the individual, but may include:
• Excessive and/or uncontrollable worrying
• Restlessness or feelings of being "on edge"
• Easily fatigued
• Muscle tension
• Difficulty sleeping
• Concentration problems
• Irritability
Prevalence
More than five out of every 100 people will develop GAD at some
point in their lifetime. The disorder tends to appear in the early
20s, but it can begin in early childhood.
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