General Anxiety Disorder
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Like any other emotions worrying is also healthy when it is in a healthy way.We all face many issues or problems in our day to day life and some amount of tension or worry motivates us to achieve our desired goals.But if we experience excessive worry without any solid reason or for no reason and our daily activities are affected due to this we can call it as Generalized Anxiety Disorders (GAD).
Symptoms of GAD
• Persistent worrying or anxiety about a number of areas • Overthinking • Perceiving normal situations and events as threatening • Difficulty handling uncertainty • Fear of making the wrong decision • Inability to set aside or let go of a worry • Inability to relax, feeling restless • Difficulty concentrating
Physical signs and symptoms may include
• Headaches • Hot flashes • Trouble sleeping • Muscle tension or muscle aches • Trembling, feeling twitchy • Lightheadedness • Nervousness or being easily startled • Sweating • Trouble breathing • Poor concentration • Unable to relax • Nausea, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome • Fatigue • Irritability
Causes of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Like any other mental health issues, the cause of generalized anxiety disorder arises from interaction of biological and environmental factors.
Treatment
If the above mentioned symptoms last for more than 6 months it is necessary to consult mental health provider for resolving the issue of the
person and his/her well being.Treatment for GAD is a combination of Medicine,Psychotherapy,Relaxation techniques, Making lifestyle changes.
Professional mental health provider will use all these method according to the clients need and the severity of problems.
How to deal with stress?
-It is normal to experience the above and there is nothing embarrassing to talk about. Balancing the work and personal life is very important in a high profile job. The first step to manage stress is identifying the source of stress. The next step is setting boundaries and priorities. Being assertive to say no to additional tasks that are not essential for your goal is important in work life. Also practicing self care and wellness including enough sleeping, healthy eating, meditating, exercising also helps you to deal effectively with your work and personal life.
Treatment for work related stress?
Taking a proper psychotherapy helps you to understand the causal factors and manage those stressors effectively. A psychologist will be able to tell you better strategies of coping and communication and henceforth , seeking help could be a life changing experience. Therapy can help you be that amazing version of yourself at work . Therapy is not magic but a one to one cooperative process. With right facilitation and communication with mutual participation, there can be visible changes in your workplace stress management.