What Are the Treatments for Generalized Anxiety?
Overview There are two main avenues in which your doctor will attempt to tackle generalized anxiety: through medication and through psychotherapy. Each has its benefits and limitations and as such, you will find many doctors suggest a combination of both. Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder can be a labor-intensive and trying process, but if you are persistent and you have a doctor who is willing to work with you, chances are you will find a treatment that works best to make your life easier. Identification Your doctor will diagnose you with Generalized Anxiety Disorder when, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), you exhibit excessive worry over everyday problems for at least six months. You will probably understand that your worry is not only excessive, but irrational and it will interfere with everyday life including work, school and social interaction. Symptoms include irritability, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, headaches and muscle te
