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Consulting a therapist is the most effective way to manage the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. There are many <\/span>different types of therapy<\/span><\/a> that can help treat generalized anxiety disorder. <\/span>Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)<\/span><\/a> is often recommended by mental health professionals, as it’s proven with research to be safe and effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLearn more<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The treatment options available to a person affected by generalized personality disorder depend on the severity of that person\u2019s symptoms, as well as the presence of other health conditions. Some people may require a combination of two or more treatment options, such as medication and behavioral therapy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLearn more<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t A healthcare professional may also recommend <\/span>medication<\/span><\/a> to help control the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. An in-person or <\/span>online psychiatrist<\/span><\/a> may prescribe antidepressants or antianxiety <\/span>medications<\/span><\/a> like escitalopram (Lexapro), duloxetine (Cymbalta), venlafaxine (Effexor XR) and paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLearn more<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t In some cases, <\/span>natural remedies<\/span><\/a> can help anxiety. <\/span>Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and consistent meditation can help ease stress and reduce the symptoms. Anxiety can also be managed by reducing exposure to stress-inducing activities, keeping a journal to identify anxiety triggers, and maintaining a healthy sleep schedule of 7-8 hours at least.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\tLearn more<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\t In this <\/span>current era of global insecurity, coupled with an unstable political climate<\/span><\/a>, it has become a matter of great importance to examine the prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder, as well as the social factors that may be contributing to it.<\/span><\/p>\n When you go through the news daily, chances are you will see countless, anxiety-inducing headlines informing you of the failing economy, epidemics, natural disasters, wars, and political turbulence. At the same time, you may be dealing with a number of personal issues \u2014 worries about your social life, health, or job security. For people living with generalized anxiety disorder, the pressures of the world today may seem like an insurmountable struggle.<\/span><\/p>\n In a <\/span>survey<\/span><\/a> conducted by the youth poll site MyVoice, it was shown that a majority of American teenagers and young adults experience physical or emotional distress as a result of the current political climate. Most of the youth are affected by insomnia, difficulty concentrating, and overeating \u2014 which is also coupled with emotional issues including depression, anxiety, and fear. There is now a challenge to deal with the current social, economic, and political issues affecting the world today, while offering support and protection to those who are affected by anxiety disorders here and now. This is the most effective way to control the steady increase in the number of people affected by generalized anxiety disorder.<\/span><\/p>\n There is no doubt<\/a>\u00a0that most of the things we worry endlessly about are unlikely to come true. Being anxious is a normal part of life, but excessive anxiety and worry may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder, and it is important to seek treatment as early as possible \u2014 why live with disruptive anxiety when a healthy and productive life is easily within reach?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)<\/span><\/a> is often recommended by mental health professionals, as it is proven to be safe and effective. <\/span>Research<\/span><\/a> has also shown that it reduces the level of anxiety in people affected by generalized anxiety disorder. Mindfulness and commitment-based therapy has also been deemed an effective treatment option.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\tTreatment<\/h4>
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