Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Some people feel tense
and anxious day after
day, When this lasts for
six months or longer, it
may be generalized
anxiety disorder or
GAD.
• This illness affects
nearly seven million
Americans.
GAD: Emotional Symptoms
• A constant and
exaggerated sense of
tension and anxiety.
• Worrying can interfere
with your sleep and
your ability to think
straight.
• Irritable.
GAD: Physical Symptoms
• Body problems usually
come along with the
excess worry. They can
include:
• Muscle tension or pain
• Headaches
• Nausea or diarrhea
• Trembling or twitching
Do You Have Everyday Worries?
• Worrying about
troubles, money, job
demands, or changing
relationships.
• Hardly stop worrying.
• Impossible to relax.
• In severe cases, GAD
can interfere with work,
relationships, and daily
activities.
Who Gets GAD?
• People of any age can
develop GAD, even
children.
• The disorder tends to
appear gradually, with
the first symptoms most
likely to occur between
childhood and middle
age.
• GAD affects twice as
many women as men.
What Causes GAD?
• The genes passed down
through a family may put
some people at a higher risk
for anxiety.
• Scientists think that a mix of
DNA, environment, and
psychological factors are to
blame.
• Researchers are looking at
brain chemicals called
neurotransmitters, as well as
a pair of structures inside the
brain called the amygdalae
Diagnosing GAD
• Diagnosis is made based
on your description of
about your anxiety.
• What do you worry
about? How often? Does
your anxiety interfere
with any activities? You
may have GAD if you have
been feeling anxious or
worrying too much for at
least six months.
Social Anxiety Disorder
• People with social phobia feel overly
panicky and self-conscious in
ordinary social situations.
• Symptoms include a sense of dread
before social events and sweating,
blushing, nausea, or difficulty talking
during the events.
• In severe cases, people with social
phobia may avoid school or work.
• The disorder affects 15 million
American adults and can be treated
with Dr. Zhao TCM.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Common compulsions include
excessive hand-washing and
locking the door repeatedly.
• They may get dressed in a
certain order or count objects
for no good reason.
• Many people with OCD know
their rituals don't make sense
but can't stop doing them.
• OCD affects about two million
Americans.
Panic Disorder
People with panic disorder
have sudden attacks of terror.
Symptoms can include a
pounding heart, sweating,
dizziness, nausea, or chest
pain. You may think you're
having a heart attack, dying,
or losing your mind. Panic
disorder affects about six
million American adults, and
it's one of the most treatable
of all anxiety disorders.
GAD and Other Disorders
• People who have GAD may
also develop depression,
alcoholism, or drug
addiction. If one of these
illnesses occurs, Dr. Zhao
TCM is very helpful.
• Dr. Zhao TCM can prevent
you from panic disorder,
posttraumatic stress
disorder, obsessivecompulsive disorder, and
social phobia.
Other Phobias
• A phobia is an intense fear of
something that is not likely
to cause you any harm.
• Common phobias include
heights, closed-in spaces like
elevators or tunnels, dogs,
flying, and water.
• About 19 million Americans
have specific phobias.
• The phobias respond very
well to Dr. Zhao TCM therapy.
Dr. Zhao TCM Help for Anxiety
• Start by discussing your
anxiety with Dr. Zhao.
• To take Yin-Yang and
Tension Free capsules
for 3-6 months.
• To get acupuncture
twice per week.
• You will feel better in 23 weeks.
Herbal Remedies for GAD
• Among herbal
remedies, there is some
evidence that Rishi,
Ophiocordyceps and
Pueraria help ease mild
to moderate anxiety.
• Yin-Yang Balance help
your hormone, immune
and nerve system.
Treating GAD: Tension Free
• The therapy is very effective in
treating anxiety.
• Tension Free help your calm and
relax your muscles.
• Tension Free helps you reduce
your negative thoughts and
actions.
• Tension Free help your hormone
and energy.
• You will feel better in three to
four weeks.
Complementary Remedies for GAD
• Acupuncture can help
stress.
• Acupuncture can help
insomnia.
• Acupuncture can help
fatigue.
• Acupuncture can
reduce worries and
calm nerve system.
Self-Care for GAD
Support the treatment for GAD by
making a few simple changes in
habits. Avoid caffeine, street drugs,
and even some cold medicines,
which can boost anxiety symptoms.
Try to get enough rest and eat
healthy foods. Try relaxation
techniques, such as yoga or
meditation. And be sure to
exercise; there's evidence that
moderate physical activity can have
a calming effect.
Treating GAD: Medicine
• Some antidepressant
drugs work well to
lower anxiety. Brand
names include
Cymbalta, Effexor XR,
Lexapro, and Paxil.
• These drugs carry a risk
of dependence.