Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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This paper discusses anxiety related disorders, looking in particular at general anxiety disorder, or GAD. The author describes the factors that may increase the risk of developing a generalized anxiety disorder and studies the implications of GAD which may include depression, insomnia and substance abuse. The paper also lists possible ways and coping techniques to treat GAD - such as medication, exercise and yoga.

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"The right medication and exercise program can be beneficial for those coping with generalized anxiety disorder. GAD affects many adults as well as children. Not only do physicians and people in the medical field need to know about GAD, but teachers do too. There are many different accommodations used in schools today for children with GAD. They have developed relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, to help reduce anxiety at school. They have provided the students with alternative calming activities, such as reading or listening to music."

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