Frequently Asked Questions about General Anxiety Disorder

• • Can I ever lead a normal life?
    Usually medication plus good cognitive behavior therapy can significantly decrease the symptoms of general anxiety disorder.

    Will I have to take medication forever?
    With effective cognitive behavior therapy treatment it is quite possible that eventually you will not need your medication.

    Is there something wrong structurally with my brain that causes my symptoms?
    There is no structural changes in the brain that we know of with general anxiety disorder. Often the symptoms are caused by a combination of genetic factors, developmental issues from childhood and/or external environmental factors.