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Most people worry, but for those with generalized anxiety disorder, worries are chronic and lead to symptoms like exhaustion, nausea, and trouble sleeping. The first step toward treatment is determining whether symptoms are present. This test could help.
This test is for anyone curious about generalized anxiety disorder or concerned that they may have some symptoms of GAD. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.
If you think symptoms of generalized anxiety are limiting you personally or professionally, you can speak to a mental health professional about ways to actively address them. You can find a clinician in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition
M.G. Newman, et al. The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Questionnaire-IV (GAD-Q-IV)
Spitzer, et al. Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item (the GAD-7)
It’s increasingly common for someone to be diagnosed with a condition such as ADHD or autism as an adult. A diagnosis often brings relief, but it can also come with as many questions as answers.