Am I Experiencing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
A symptom checklist to help clients reflect on patterns of worry and explore whether a professional assessment for GAD may be helpful.
Am I Experiencing Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
It’s normal to experience worry from time to time. However, if you feel worried very often, it can be exhausting and may affect your health. Psychologists call this generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
GAD should only be diagnosed by a mental health professional or a doctor. The Am I Experiencing Generalized Anxiety Disorder? tool explores signs of GAD. Answering the following questions can give you an idea of whether it might be helpful to arrange a professional assessment.
Overview
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about everyday events. People with GAD often experience chronic anxiety, find it difficult to stop worrying, and report symptoms such as muscle tension, fatigue, and restlessness. This symptom checklist offers clinicians and clients an accessible tool to explore whether a person’s experiences may reflect diagnostic features of GAD. It is not intended to provide a diagnosis or assess severity, but it can support early discussions about whether further evaluation is warranted.
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