3. Carol’s Story: Generalised Anxiety

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is the most common of all the forms of anxiety and it describes the feeling of being worried or anxious about a broad range of everyday situations, events and decisions. It can feel like you are anxious about everything. Every decision is a big deal or an impossible task. The impacts of GAD: - Restlessness - Dizziness - Numbness or tingling - Insomnia - Headaches - Interfering worry - Negative impacts on relationships - Negative impacts on work-life Triggers of GAD: - Health Issues - Medications - Caffeine - Skipping Meals - Negative Thinking - Finances - Parties or Social Events - Conflict - Stress