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gen·er·al·ized anx·i·ety dis·or·der

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  1. generalized anxiety disorder, GAD, anxiety reactionnoun

    an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months

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  1. generalized anxiety disorder

    Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a psychological disorder characterized by excessive and persistent worrying, anxiety, and nervousness about a variety of different aspects of life, including work, health, family, and everyday affairs. This disorder involves anticipating disaster, often worrying excessively about things such as money, health, family, or work, even when there are no signs of trouble. People with GAD can't shake their concerns, and their worries are often accompanied by physical symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, or difficulty concentrating. It's considered chronic and can interfere greatly with a person's daily life.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of generalized anxiety disorder in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of generalized anxiety disorder in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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  • generalisierte AngststorungGerman
  • генерализованное тревоRussian
  • генералізований тривоUkrainian

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