F41.1: Generalized anxiety disorder
Anxiety is an unpleasant sensation of threat. There are mental conditions that leave you feeling more anxious than normal or anxious without just cause. There are a variety of reasons for these mental disorders. Physical and mental influences can play a role.
You have a mental disorder. As a result, you have been more anxious than normal for a long time. This disorder can also cause people to have many fears and worries.
When someone is afraid, a range of symptoms may appear. You can feel tense or light-headed, for example. Possible other symptoms are things like outbreaks of sweating, shaking or palpitations. You may also have digestive problems or have tensed muscles.
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