Wondering about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

[megc7]

I worry very often about little things, big things, I quadruple check things and have realized I am a perfectionist so I can avoid confrontation or hardship. This is just scratching the surface but the way I feel doesn’t feel normal, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. What I am wondering is since I don’t have these thoughts constantly throughout the day would that mean that I probably don’t have GAD. The worry and overthinking comes and goes depending on what happens, I may get caught up on a work assignment and focus for a little bit. Then the overthinking is the worst at night. Any guidance on if this may allude to that I don’t have GAD? What

[gogogirl]

Well, I personally do not think it's bad to focus on work. However, is it a disorder as you define it or do you have a high stressed job?

[megc7 in reply to gogogirl]

I have a high stressed job but also see excessive worry in other areas of my life as well and bend over backwards to avoid situations where I’d feel anxious

[gogogirl in reply to megc7]

I used to try to avoid situations a little- now if I have to I try to plough through and sometimes it is not so bad. What kind of work do you have?

[megc7 in reply to gogogirl]

Healthcare administration, I am an assistant that have to do all of the little to dos and it’s just not working out for me I can’t handle the environment

[YoungSimba]

I am wondering the same thing. I am just the same as you, mine is more social though and a little general too I guess. It gets triggered by a stressful situation (overwhelmed) or things being out of my control. My mind too wanders at night to any and every situation I allow myself to think of. And being a perfectionist is my worst trait. I over analyze and get worry about the fact that I over analyzed. I’m rambling, I’m sorry. But I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. I just think of what I have as high functioning anxiety. It doesn’t stop my day to day but it’s def there.

[megc7 in reply to YoungSimba]

Have you talked to a doctor and been diagnosed or anything? or is this just something you’ve noticed for yourself? Because I’ve just been struggling on my own and was wondering about GAD in case it might be something I actually have, I have set up an appointment with my doctor to start the conversation but I’m actually worried they’ll just tell me to calm down and I’m fine

[YoungSimba]

I went to a therapist first because I noticed a change within myself. She told me those things I was noticing was anxiety, specifically social anxiety with a mixture of what I think is high functioning anxiety. I would suggest if you’re worried about not being taken seriously from your doctor, to look for a therapist yourself

[megc7 in reply to YoungSimba]

Hmm, that’s a good suggestion. I think I’m just assuming the worst as to what could happen with my doctor- I’ve been afraid to talk about my feelings to anyone because of the fear of them being belittled. I am eager to speak with a professional and will see the appointment with my doctor through in hopes that I can get some kind of guidance. Thank you for connecting with me and talking about this, it makes me smile to relate to people and accept help/suggestions!

[YoungSimba in reply to megc7]

No problem. This community is great to not feel alone.I was worried about the same thing. But I took a long time to see a therapist because I thought the feeling would passed. But even if they get belittled, which I doubt they will, how you feel is valid.