“Is generalized anxiety disorder different from just anxiety?”
I was just feeling really anxious and I told my doctor about it. Fast-forward to a week later, and I'm diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. Is this different from regular anxiety?
4 Answers
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is the formal name used by professionals for what a layperson would possibly call just regular anxiety.
In a nutshell, it is the same thing. The difference is that some people may only have anxiety about something specific, such as crossing a bridge, or walking by a dog, whereas other people (like you) might have more than one situation that brings you anxiety (therefore, generalized). Anxiety is one of the easiest disorder to treat with a psychologist. Find one that fits what you're looking for and start your process right away.
Be well,
Dr. Rosana Marzullo-Dove
Be well,
Dr. Rosana Marzullo-Dove
GAD is anxiety at a higher level. Where almost anything can set it off. But you might have been diagnosed for insurance payments. Many people get misdiagnosed for those reasons.
This link will provide you some insight into the question you asked:
https://psychcentral.com/lib/normal-worry-versus-generalized-anxiety-disorder/
https://psychcentral.com/lib/normal-worry-versus-generalized-anxiety-disorder/
