I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone, there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
- Frank Herbert, Dune |
GADGeneralized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is what people are usually referring to when they say "I have anxiety." This is one of the most common complaints that people report upon first arriving in my office. GAD falls on a spectrum from typical non-clinical levels of anxiety to very severe. In its most severe forms it can make it difficult for people to function, affecting their capacity to make decisions, concentrate, or even sleep.
The most effective treatment for GAD is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT. The focus of this therapy is on altering cognitive errors and changing behaviors which serve to worsen the anxiety. |