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Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

GAD is characterised by persistent, excessive worry about a wide range of everyday topics that feels impossible to control.

What is Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Generalised Anxiety Disorder involves chronic, excessive worry about health, finances, work, family and other daily matters. Unlike specific phobias, GAD worry is diffuse and jumps between topics. It is very treatable with CBT and mindfulness approaches.

Do you recognise this?

✓Persistent uncontrollable worry
✓Restlessness or feeling on edge
✓Fatigue
✓Difficulty concentrating
✓Muscle tension
✓Sleep disturbance
✓Irritability

Effective treatments

These approaches are commonly recommended for Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

CBTMindfulnessOnline TherapyHeart Coherence

Frequently asked questions

Is constant worrying just part of my personality?

Some people are naturally more anxious, but GAD goes beyond personality. When worry is persistent, distressing and hard to control, therapy can make a real difference.

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