Disorder

Anxiety Disorder

Approximately 6.8 million people suffer from the anxiety disorder of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Women are twice as likely to suffer from GAD and comorbidity is very likely. GAD is a disorder that is long-lasting and does not have a focus on a particular object or situation. Everyday living is filled with persistent fear and worry. Many older adults suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. Symptoms of this set of disorders are wide-ranging: fatigue, fidgeting, headaches, nausea, muscle aches and insomnia.