Glossary
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
What is
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health issue that can impact individuals in different ways. Understanding and addressing it through therapy can lead to improved well-being and quality of life.
What Is It?
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition characterised by excessive, persistent worry about everyday things. The anxiety is often difficult to control, lasts for months or longer, and is usually out of proportion to actual events or circumstances.
Common Experiences
People with GAD often experience racing thoughts, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and physical symptoms like muscle tension, fatigue, or headaches. Worries may shift from one topic to another—such as health, work, relationships, or finances—even when there’s no immediate threat or reason.
How It Can Affect You
GAD can interfere with daily functioning, sleep, and decision-making. Relationships and work performance may suffer, and individuals often feel emotionally drained. With treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation techniques, or medication, many can manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Ways Therapy Can Help
Providing coping strategies for managing generalised anxiety disorder (gad)
Creating a safe space to explore thoughts and emotions
Identifying triggers and underlying causes
Building resilience, confidence and improving self-esteem
