Generalised anxiety builds gradually, has high tension levels and is long-lasting, giving little peace of mind. This may be in reaction to the anticipation or current experience of a negative event.

Anxiety is problematic when it:

Is excessive
Feels uncontrollable
Is intrusive
Is persistent
Is distressing or impairing your ability to go about life

Symptoms:

Chronic worries
Uncontrollable anxiety
Intrusive thoughts
Hating uncertainty
Feeling restless
Being physically tense
Sleep disturbance
Problems concentrating
Procrastinating
Avoiding

Generalised anxiety is spread across many areas of life making it different from other anxiety problems which are situation-specific. It can interfere with your quality of life. People with generalised anxiety may also experience other types of anxiety disorders or mood disorders, at the same time.

Congnitive Behavioural Therapy and Generalised Anxiety