Question

Write short notes on the following:

Generalized anxiety disorder

Answer 1

1. We all feel tensed in our daily life due to various reasons, for example, during exams, while speaking in public, etc. It is sometimes beneficial to experience mild tension while shouldering responsibilities or while facing difficult situations. It compels us to face difficulty in a systematic and planned manner. But instead of mild or moderate tension if it becomes too intense, it starts interfering with our daily routine as well as our work performance. We start feeling tensed or nervous without any reason. We start avoiding people and are unable to perform daily routines.
2. To diagnose any individual suffering from this disorder, the symptoms should be present for at least four weeks for children and for six months for adults. Due to extreme nervousness, his capacity to solve problems may break down.
3. Of course, as we have already seen there is not just one criterion to be fulfilled for diagnosis of any disorder, so consultation of the expert is essential.
4. Symptoms: Extreme fear of the unknown, increased heartbeats, irritability, frequent headaches, frequent worry, lack of sleep, the sensation of vomiting, uneasiness, breathlessness, blackouts, etc.