Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common anxiety condition that involves ongoing, excessive worry across different areas of life. Many people with GAD feel anxious more days than not.

This constant worry can feel exhausting and hard to switch off. Over time, it may affect work, relationships, sleep, and overall wellbeing, making everyday life feel more stressful than it needs to be.

GAD can affect both the mind and body. Common experiences include frequent worry, racing thoughts, restlessness, muscle tension, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleep difficulties. Anxiety can look different for everyone, but it often involves feeling stuck in cycles of worry that feel difficult to control.

Many people living with Generalised Anxiety Disorder also notice patterns such as “problem solving” and planning for worst case hypothetical scenarios. These patterns are often ways of coping with anxiety, but they can unintentionally keep worry going.

Living with ongoing anxiety can feel overwhelming, but help is available. Psychological treatment for Generalised Anxiety Disorder can help you better understand your anxiety, learn practical tools to manage worry, and build a greater sense of calm and confidence in daily life. With individualised, evidence-based care, it is possible to manage anxiety symptoms and feel more like yourself again. Based on individual treatment plans, Generalised Anxiety Disorder can be treated using therapy such as Metacognitive Therapy (MCT).

If you’re considering support and would like to explore whether therapy feels right for you, you’re welcome to book a free, no-obligation discovery call.