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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms

What types of assessments will diagnose generalized anxiety disorder? Discover symptoms to look for and the tools your doctor will use during evaluation.
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GAD and Adjustment Disorder
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Magical Thinking in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Understanding Learned Helplessness and Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
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The Difference Between Normal Anxiety and GAD
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Anxiety Disorder Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Avoidant personality disorder can lead to isolation.
Avoidant Personality Disorder: Definition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, Treatment
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
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Anxiety vs. Depression: What's the Difference?
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Do You Have Normal Anxiety or a Disorder?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Cognitive Distortions in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Stress Rash: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Coping
By Kendra Cherry
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How GAD Might Influence Your Health Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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The Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD