generalized anxiety disorder

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Definition of generalized anxiety disorder

: an anxiety disorder marked by chronic excessive anxiety and worry that is difficult to control, causes distress or impairment in daily functioning, and is accompanied by three or more associated symptoms (such as restlessness, irritability, poor concentration, and sleep disturbances) —abbreviation GAD

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Doctors diagnosed him with generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, according to the documents. — Vikki Ortiz, chicagotribune.com, "CPS students denied special education services amid 'cycle of chaos,' parents say," 19 June 2018 Anxiety disorders There are a number of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and bipolar disorder, among others. — Ginger Christ, cleveland.com, "Kevin Love 'brave' voice for those living with mental illness, panic disorders," 7 Mar. 2018 Some evidence suggests patients with generalized anxiety disorders may benefit from floating. — Nathaniel Morris, Washington Post, "My patients said floating in a sensory deprivation tank was healing. So I tried it.," 21 Jan. 2018 Cymbalta, which is prescribed for major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, earned its blockbuster title almost five times over in 2012, bringing in nearly $5 billion to developer Eli Lilly. — John Ericson, Newsweek, "'A Pill for Every Ill'," 6 Feb. 2014 My generalized anxiety disorder feeds on inactivity. — Jamie Friedlander, The Cut, "Can Journaling Be a Substitute for Therapy?," 23 Feb. 2018 Affecting over 40 million adults in the U.S., there are various types of anxiety disorders ,including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and phobias. — NBC News, "A look at how anxiety affects African-Americans," 31 Jan. 2018 Researchers concluded in 2011 that African-Americans who suffered racial discrimination were more likely to suffer generalized anxiety disorder, González noted. — Peggy O’hare, San Antonio Express-News, "Prejudice, stereotypes take emotional and physical toll," 6 Jan. 2018 The most common disorders in youngsters are separation anxiety, social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder. — Andrea Petersen, WSJ, "The Right Way for Parents to Help Anxious Children," 8 Dec. 2017

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generalized anxiety disorder

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Medical Definition of generalized anxiety disorder

: an anxiety disorder marked by chronic excessive anxiety and worry that is difficult to control, causes distress or impairment in daily functioning, and is accompanied by three or more associated symptoms (as restlessness, irritability, poor concentration, and sleep disturbances)