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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), A Real Illness

Here is one person's story:

Image of worried woman's face "I was worried all the time, about everything. It didn't matter that there were no signs of problems, I just got upset. I was having trouble falling asleep at night, and I couldn't keep my mind focused at work. I felt angry at my family all the time.


Image of woman's face feeling better "Finally, I saw my doctor and explained about my constant worries. My doctor sent me to someone who knows about GAD. Now I am taking medicine and working with a counselor to cope better with my worries. I had to work hard, but I feel better. I'm glad I made that first call, to my doctor."

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