Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment in Frisco, TX

What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Generalized anxiety disorder is a common condition sometimes known as GAD. It is normal to experience occasional anxiety or worry about the stress of everyday life, however, GAD is different. GAD is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life.

If you’re experiencing symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder and live in the state of Texas, contact PS Counseling Frisco today to schedule a consultation with Licensed Professional Counselor Renee Cagle, LPC, NCC. Give us a call at 469-747-1826 to get started, or request an appointment through our secure online contact form.

How is Generalized Anxiety Disorder Different?

GAD involves chronic anxiety that can interfere with daily activities and overall quality of life. It is difficult to talk yourself through it even when you can identify what you are worried about. Chronic anxiety can be treated. If you or someone you know struggles with constant worry, understanding GAD can be a vital step toward managing the condition effectively. 

Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

If you have generalized anxiety disorder you may experience:

• Persistent worry
• Anxiety about everyday situations
• A fear of being trapped
• Feeling on edge or unable to relax
• Restlessness
• Tension in your muscles or joints
• Chronic fatigue
• Difficulty sleeping
• Difficulty concentrating
• Unrealistic worry about outcomes when compared to the actual likelihood of the feared events
• More worry than is appropriate for situations

When Should I Seek Help?

It is possible to develop generalized anxiety disorder as a child or an adult. In some cases, an anxious parent might have modeled worry and hyper vigilance. In other cases, worry and hyper vigilance has been developed in response to chronically feeling unsafe. Generalized anxiety disorder has symptoms that are similar to panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other types of anxiety, but they’re all based in fear. At one time, your nervous system accurately detected a threat and you appropriately responded with anxiety. However, today that threat is likely not present in the same way, yet your nervous system still tells you that situations as unsafe when that is no longer the case. Anxiety and hyper vigilance, which was once healthy and needed is now intrusive and disruptive.

If anxiety significantly impacts your daily life, or if you experience severe symptoms such as panic attacks or suicidal thoughts, reach out to a licensed professional counselor. We can help you identify the fear that underlies your anxiety and help you develop healthier coping skills.