Gad is a general anxiety disorder term referring to those suffering from persistent, excessive and unrealistic worry. People that worry about everything, whether it is actually something they should be worried about or just something they think they should worry about. It is typical for GAD to affect those that realize there is something wrong but don't know what the problem is.

What is the major source of General Anxiety Disorder? Money is one, Health another. How many times have you realized that you are spending more time worrying about money or your health and everyone else you know. Does it consume your thoughts? How about work? Are you constantly worrying about your job? Do you find yourself worrying about your job in all situations, even when you should be thinking of other things? Then you worry as to whether you are giving to the right charities, are you giving enough, too much? Someone you know is sick and you worry about them beyond the "normal" concern you should be showing. If this sounds like you, you may want to check with a physician to see if you are suffering from GAD.

You aren't alone in this. There are 6.8 million adults in the United States (3.1%) suffering from this on any given year. Gradual progression is typical and usually comes on from childhood to middle age. Although the exact cause is not known there is evidence showing the biological factors, life experiences, particularly stressful situations, and family background are all part of what is believed to be factors.

It is treatable. Perhaps it will take some medications but it also may be treated with training yourself to think differently. Perhaps you need to take up meditation, yoga, exercise or study relaxation techniques to level out your stress levels.

Often times you know that going to a certain place, being with certain people or watching a program that will cause you stress. The answer to this is to avoid them. Find something you want to do more that will make you laugh. Yes, laugh. Laugh long and loud. It will relieve the stress and feel so much better. Healthy thing to do laugh.

Another thing to keep in mind is that if you are tired, go to bed. Simple as that. Even if it is early in the evening but you know that the minute your head hits the pillow you will be asleep then go to bed. You will wake in the morning with more energy and better focus, ready to take on the day.

There are certain things that are a clue to the fact that you may be either suffering from or beginning to suffer from anxiety disorder. Here is a list of some of them: 1. Excessiv worry, occurring more days than not for at least 6 months. 2. Unreasonable worry about nearly everything. 3. Your inability to control worry 4. Restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge often. 5. Being easily tired for no apparent reason. 6. Having problems concentrating. 7. Irritability? 8. Muscle tension. 9. Is your anxiety interfering with your daily life?

The primary thing to remember is that you are not weird. You are one of millions suffering from this disorder. Get help, talk to a physician, start meditation, do something to get yourself back on the right path to healthy life choices. You can beat it, it's up to you and you can succeed.

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