generalized anxiety
Persistent unfocused dread
Generalized anxiety is persistent, excessive worry about everyday matters—work, health, finances, relationships—without a specific trigger.
Unlike fear of a particular thing, generalized anxiety floats freely, attaching to whatever seems available: Her generalized anxiety made even routine decisions feel overwhelming.
The clinical term is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
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- chest tightnessPressure in torso cavity
- worryTroubled mental state
- what ifWords introducing a hypothesis
- restlessnessState of unease
constant worry · therapy · dread · knot · sweat · fear · rumination · fatigue · apprehension · nervousness · trauma · hypervigilance · fight or flight · catastrophizing · worst case scenario · irritability · flutter · stomach
- Anxietynervousness, panic, worry, dread, uneasiness
- Anxiety Measuresscreening tool, self-report, questionnaire, rating scale
- stress effectsinsomnia, headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, irritability
- social disorderssocial phobia, social withdrawal, social isolation, social awkwardness, selective mutism
generalized anxietyinner peace
Mental and emotional tranquility
serenity · calm · tranquility · equanimity · peace of mind
generalized anxietymental wellness
Healthy state of mind
psychological health · flourishing · emotional stability · psychological resilience · thriving
generalized anxietyconfidence
Self-assurance or trust
trust · optimism · certainty · assurance · self-assurance
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