Do you Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder?


	Do you Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

drdeblegge

10-24-2008 10:21 PM

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panic anxiety disorder, gad, anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, general anxiety disorder

drdeblegge says:

If you answer yes to three or more of these symptoms, and if you’ve been feeling this way for 6 months or more, you may have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

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10-26-2008 1:57 AM

tanyamm

So, that's what's wrong with me. I thought I was just nuts and my family thinks I'm just bitchy.

10-27-2008 1:03 AM

drdeblegge

It's a common feeling among panic and anxiety sufferers to think "I must be crazy"

You aren't, and you are also not alone.

10-27-2008 3:56 PM

tanyamm

Thanks, I really needed some reassurance.

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