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Anxiety disorders
Generalised anxiety disorder
Excessive, hard-to-control worry about many things at once (work, health, family, money) that lasts for months and comes with physical tension.
Common signs
- Constant worry that is hard to stop
- Muscle tension and tiredness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Irritability
- Sleep problems
- Feeling always on alert
Having some of these signs doesn't mean you have the disorder: only a professional can make a diagnosis.
Why does it happen?
Biological predisposition, thinking style, experiences of insecurity and accumulated stress all play a part.
How is it diagnosed?
The psychologist assesses the intensity, duration and impact of the worry and rules out medical causes or substance use.
Treatment
Cognitive behavioural therapy is the treatment of choice: learning to manage worry, tolerate uncertainty and reduce physical arousal. In some cases it is combined with medication.
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Educational content based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment. Reviewed by the Clínica Vivaldi team, November 2026.