Articles for tag: GAD, General Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition affecting nearly three percent of the American population. GAD occurs more often in women than men by a 2 to 1 ratio. There are a number of factors that may contribute to the causes of GAD including genetics, brain chemistry, and environmental factors. GAD can affect ...

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a Survival Guide for Shy Bladders

Knowing that you are not alone with having to deal with a shy bladder at work, or anywhere will help you in the long run. Studies have shown that men, woman, older or younger have to deal with this same issue. Many believe that a shy bladder; known as an anxiety disorder. As long as ...

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How I Deal with the Side Effects of Taking Cymbalta

When I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety, my doctor prescribed Cymbalta (Duloxetine). Cymbalta is an anti-depressant drug that is primarily used to treat three conditions: 1) major depressive disorder, 2) general anxiety disorder, and 3) nerve pain caused by diabetic neuropathy. According to WebMDHealth.com, Cymbalta is a “serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) that works by ...

End Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Everyone experiences brief periods of acute anxiety from time to time. It happens as a normal part of life. But it is only when this occurs more persistently and starts interfering in your work, sleep and other day to day activities that you sit up and take notice. As other attacks occur, your fear of ...