10 Signs You May Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder also named (GAD) is a disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry about everyday things that is disproportionate to the actual source of worry. For diagnosis of this disorder, symptoms must last at least six months.

• Constant worrying or obsession about small or large concerns

• Restlessness and feeling keyed up or on edge

• Fatigue

• Difficulty concentrating or your mind "going blank"

• Irritability

• Muscle tension or muscle aches

• Trembling, feeling twitchy or being easily startled

• Trouble sleeping

• Sweating, nausea or diarrhea

• Shortness of breath or rapid heartbeat