Tuesday, 5 October 2010

Panic Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder

The main feature of GAD is excessive and pervasive worry. PD also causes excessive and pervasive worry. So, what's the difference between PD and GAD? The difference may be best understood by looking at the focus of the worry. With PD, the focus of excessive worry is usually about having another panic attack. The focus of worry in GAD generally surrounds many usual life circumstances. For example, excessive worry about finances, job issues, children, and other everyday life events is associated with GAD. Both are classified as "anxiety disorders" and may occur together.


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