Symptoms and diagnosis of Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Some people with generalised anxiety disorder experience
just a few of the symptoms, while others feel overwhelmed
by them. The key signs are anxiety, worry and tension
that are difficult to control and have lasted for
at least 6 months. In addition people with generalised
anxiety disorder have at least three of the following
symptoms:
muscle tension
tiredness
difficulty concentrating
irritability
sleep disturbance.
Other features can include:
symptoms of muscle tension,
including trembling, twitching, feeling shaky,
and muscle aches and soreness
physical symptoms such
as clammy hands, dry mouth, sweating, nausea
or diarrhoea, an increased need to urinate,
trouble swallowing, and an exaggerated response
to being surprised.
