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Someone struggling with GAD experiences a high percentage of their waking hours worrying about something. Difficulty sleeping (due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, restlessness at night, or unsatisfying sleep)Įxcessive worry means worrying even when there is no specific threat present or in a manner that is disproportionate to the actual risk.Irritability (which may or may not be observable to others).Impaired concentration or feeling as though the mind goes blank.Tiring easily more fatigued than usual.For children 6 years and younger, see the DSM-5 section titled Posttraumatic Stress Disorder for Children 6 Years and Younger APA, 2013a). The anxiety and worry are accompanied by at least three of the following physical or cognitive symptoms (In children, only one of these symptoms is necessary for a diagnosis of GAD): Exhibit 1.3-4DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria for PTSD Note: The following criteria apply to adults, adolescents, and children older than 6 years.
The worry in both adults and children may easily shift from one topic to another. The worry is experienced as very challenging to control.Worry occurs more often than not for at least six months and is clearly excessive. The presence of excessive anxiety and worry about a variety of topics, events, or activities.When assessing for GAD, clinical professionals are looking for the following: