Often, difficulty sleeping, a racing pulse, hot flashes, and nausea accompany the sufferer's vague sense of impending doom. Transition) So that quirky aunt or grandmother who always sees death around every corner isn't just 'eccentric' -- she may have a mental health complaint that is inhibiting the quality of her life even though she doesn't admit it to herself.

Main point III. GAD is common but treatable.

Sub-point A. GAD affects about 6.8 million adult Americans and about twice as many women as men, estimates the National Institute of Mental Health. Often the condition starts slowly, as a personality pattern or quirk, but gradually spirals out of control. Sufferers are usually able to hold down a job and function normally, but that doesn't mean that they shouldn't seek help.

Transition) According to the publication: "Generalized Anxiety Disorder: a Real Illness," cognitive behavioral therapy or in some cases medication to treat the physical or mental complaints that accompany Generalized Anxiety Disorder can improve the quality of a sufferer's life.

Conclusion:...

Summary: Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a disorder -- if anxiety is ruining your life, and your level of worry and concern about things you can't seem to control is impeding your growth as a person, get help -- or help a person suffering from this order get the counseling and medication they need.
II. Closing: Everyone feels anxious from time to time, and the world is full of stress and cares. But if that is all you can focus on, from day-to-day, and your level of concern is hurting your body and quality of life, don't live in a state of heightened anxiety -- stop worrying about what you can't control and take control of your life!

Works Cited

Generalized Anxiety Disorders." (2006) Anxiety Disorders. National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved 3 Aug 2006 at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/anxiety.cfm#anx7

Generalized Anxiety Disorders: A Real Illness" (2000) National Institute of Mental Health Publication. Retrieved 3 Aug 2006 at http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/NIMHgad.pdf