People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) experience ongoing, exaggerated tension that interferes with daily functioning.  Individuals with GAD worry constantly, even when there is no apparent reason for doing so.  The focus of these excessive concerns can be health, family, work, or money.  In addition, those with GAD are unable to relax, are easily tired and irritable, have difficulty concentrating, and may experience insomnia, muscle tension, trembling, fatigue, and headaches.  Although people with GAD usually do not seek to avoid specific objects or situations, they are highly likely to have additional mental health difficulties, such as depression, substance abuse, or another anxiety disorder.

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