Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a type of anxiety disorder characterised by uncontrollable worry that impacts on day-to-day life.

GAD symptoms

You could be dealing with GAD if:

• you uncontrollably worry about everything, a lot of the time
• you're often tired but can't sleep properly
• you constantly feel tense or restless
• your heart races or your mouth gets dry
• all of these things happen most days and have been happening for around 6 months.

GAD treatment

If you're feeling constantly anxious and worried, the safest way to start dealing with GAD is to talk to a doctor or a mental health professional. Sometimes, with severe anxiety, a health professional might advise on supportive psychological therapy or, if it's more severe, medications that can help manage anxiety.