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Affects 1 in 20 adults.
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More women are affected by men.
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Most common in people in their 20's.
“There are no accurate figures detailing the prevalence of Anxiety Disorders in Ireland.” (St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services, 2014)
How Common is GAD?
What is GAD?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
“GAD is a long term condition which causes you to feel anxious about a wide range of situations and issues rather than one specific event.” (HSE.ie, 2014)
There are both psychological and physical symptoms of GAD. GAD is a very serious condition and is not addressed enough in the media or online and this is what we are going to base our project on.
Symptoms of GAD
Psychological Symptoms
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Restlessness
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Sense of dread
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Feeling constantly ‘on edge’
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Irritability
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Impatience
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Being easily distracted
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Physical Symptoms
Physical Symptoms
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Dizziness
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Drowsiness & Tiredness
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Pins & Needles
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Irregular Heartbeat
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Muscle aches & Tension
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Dry Mouth
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Stomach aches
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Difficulty falling Asleep
(HSE.ie, 2014)