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Generalised anxiety disorder

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Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a disorder whereby patients suffer extreme and uncontrollable worry in a way which is disproportionate to the source of the worry. These symptoms must last a minimum of six months in order for a diagnosis to be made. This worry is generally uncontrollable and has a negative impact on day to day functioning. These patients may also suffer from physical manifestations of their disorder including insomnia, difficulty concentrating, sweating, tremor, agitation, restlessness, nausea, episodes of shortness of breath and dizziness. GAD is less prevalent in older adults than in younger adults but it remains one

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