... that most people who suffer from an anxiety disorder have dealt with the disorder since adolescence or childhood. "In the anxiety disorders, which include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post traumatic disorder, the level of distress and impairment in all aspects of daily functioning is far from trivial." (Ungar, 2003) Generalized anxiety disorder is sometimes difficult to diagnose. It does not consist of specific, obvious symptoms that set apart other anxiety disorders, such as a panic attack. "To be officially diagnosed as GAD, persistent, disruptive worry must last six months or more and be about at least two distinct life experiences, such as health, money, or career." (Anxiety Disorders Association of America, 2004) The symptoms that most commonly accompany generalized anxiety disorder are: fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache, and or nausea. "More woman than men have this illness, and GAD may also run ...

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