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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

If you experience chronic anxiety and worry, especially if there is no basis for it in your life, you may suffer from GAD. People with this condition are often described as being "nervous".
Anxiety Medications
What are the best anxiety medications for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
FAQ: Best Meds for GAD?
Q. I suffer from GAD and depression. What are the best medications for me?
Finding a Therapist for GAD
How to find help for GAD. From the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.
GAD Self-Test
Do you suffer from GAD?  Take this self-test and see if you many need to seek professional medical help for this condition.  From the Anxiety Disorders Association of America.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder & Social Phobia
Brief but sensible introductory information. By Dr. Peter Melgaard Thompson of In Transition.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
An excellent introduction to GAD and various treatment options, including cognitive-behavioral, alternative, relaxation, and hyperventilation control. Also includes a self-test and numerous references. From QueenDom.com.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The European diagnostic criteria.  From Internet Mental Health.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Introductory information from the National Mental Health Association.
What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
From the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, a basic introduction to GAD.
What Is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
From the Anxiety Network, an introduction providing a good description of what GAD feels like.
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