<unk>  <unk>  is an<unk>  disorder that is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry about everyday things, which is disproportionate to the actual source of worry.  This excessive worry often interferes with daily functioning, as individuals suffering from<unk>  typically catastrophize, anticipate disaster, and are overly concerned about everyday matters such as health issues, money, family problems, or work difficulties. They often exhibit a variety of physical symptoms, including fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating, and hot flashes. These symptoms must be consistent and on-going, persisting at least 6 months, for a formal diagnosis of<unk>  to be introduced.   Approximately 6.8 million American adults experience<unk> , affecting about twice as many women as men.
Generalized anxiety disorder
Illness anxiety disorder
Separation anxiety disorder
Social phobia
Somatization disorder
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Somatic symptom disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder