Understanding GAD: What It Means, What Causes It, and How to Move Forward

What Is GAD?
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a condition marked by excessive and chronic worry about most issues in everyday life. The Nutrients Research indicates that GAD is usually underdiagnosed and can cause significant functional deficit and somatic symptoms (Calder et al., 2023). GAD is characterized by constant, uncontrollable worry, unlike temporary anxiety.

The most common signs and symptoms are:

Feeling agitated...