Excess of everything is bad. To work for better life style and to achieve specific goals, one has to work really hard. But one becomes worried when he is unable to achieve what he expects or what is expected from him. These worries take the form of excessive stress, depression and distress if not managed properly. The heightened form of stress is termed as General Anxiety Disorder; GAD.

GAD is not a result of some specific stress condition, but it is the stress condition that arises from life’s mundane pursuits. These include worries about health concerns, work tensions, school work tensions, time keeping issue, issue of meeting deadlines, social and relation problems e.t.c. GAD effects a person’s health a great deal, and daily life becomes effected.

Why is GAD caused? A number of causes have been mentioned including genetics, unrealistic view of problems, genetics, brain problems and stress conditions around a person. Yet, the exact cause has not been found.