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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
🚨 Symptoms
Excessive worry about multiple things, restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance
🔍 Causes
Genetic, neurochemical (GABA, serotonin), environmental stressors, personality factors
💊 Treatment
SSRIs, SNRIs, buspirone, benzodiazepines (short-term), CBT, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, exercise
📝 Nursing Care
Teach relaxation techniques, assess anxiety level, promote medication adherence, provide emotional support, identify triggers
Source: NHS Scotland. For educational purposes only.