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Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD): How do you manage it?

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Margarita_k

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20/02/2018 at 11:23

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GAD (Generalised anxiety disorder) is quite a common condition that is characterised by constant uncontrollable worrying, fears, nervousness, etc.

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Emotional symptoms that are caused by GAD can also provoke physical symptoms like fatigue, muscle tightness, insomnia, and even stomach problems, diarrhea, etc.

This discussion is dedicated to people suffering with general anxiety disorder, so that they could exchange their experiences and help each other learn to manage the disease better.

To get you started, tell us at what age you were diagnosed? What were the signs? What were the solutions offered by your medical team? Were they of help?

Thank you all in advance for sharing and hope you will find it useful!

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23/03/2021 at 18:24

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Hello everyone,

How are you today? Have you seen this older discussion?

How do you manage your anxiety? Have you tried any medications - antidepressants (Cymbalta, Paxil, Zoloft...), anxiolytics (Xanax, Klonopin...) or antiepileptics (Lyrica)? What about therapy or alternative treatments? How have they worked for you?
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Feel free to share here!

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23/03/2021 at 22:23

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I take medication and appreciate its positive effects. Trying to have a calm and stress free life is a good way to cope.

This is not always possible. A good night's sleep is important and when anxiety is preventing a decent sleep. I took sleeping tablets to help with this issue

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03/08/2022 at 12:04

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Hey everyone,

How are you today? 🙂

I thought I'd revive this discussion so that more members can share with us!

How do you cope with GAD? What are your tips? Would you mind sharing your experience with us?

Feel free to shar in the comments below!

Also, in case you've missed it, here's our article about anxiety and how it affects our body: Anxiety: What is it and how does it affect the body?

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