Generalized anxiety is more than occasional worry or stress. It refers to persistent, excessive concern about everyday situations—work, health, relationships, finances, or even routine decisions. While some anxiety is a normal part of life, generalized anxiety becomes troublesome when it is persistent, overwhelming, and difficult to manage.
Here are a few things you should know about generalized anxiety.
- People with generalized anxiety frequently describe their minds as “always on.” Even when there is little proof that anything is wrong, thoughts move from one potential problem to the next. This constant state of worry might make it difficult to relax or feel present in daily life. Additionally, many people feel bodily symptoms, including muscle tension, exhaustion, headaches, restlessness, or trouble sleeping.
- Generalized anxiety does not imply that someone is weak or excessively sensitive. It is a real mental health disorder caused by a variety of factors such as brain chemistry, personality, life experiences, and heredity. Stressful circumstances might set it off, but it can also develop gradually over time without a clear cause.
- Generalized anxiety can be treated. Therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), teaches individuals how to challenge their anxious thoughts and create healthy coping methods, such as exercising regularly, healthy sleep routines, mindfulness techniques, and limiting caffeine intake to help control symptoms.
- You are not alone. Millions of people have similar challenges, and help is available.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, reach out to our team at Jubilee. We have two locations: a 10-acre working farm in Hillsborough, North Carolina, and an office among the oaks easily accessible from I-40.