Generalized Anxiety Disorder Causes

Causes of general anxiety disorder are different for different patients. But before you know the causes of general anxiety disorder (GAD) you should know what GAD is. It is a mental problem and millions of people worldwide are affected by it.

When an individual develops GAD, he consistently worries about some negative events which have not yet occurred. He always has the fear that something bad might happen to him or his near and dear ones. He may always anticipate lightening (in rainy season), earthquake, accident etc.

When you see any dog, especially if the dog is in aggressive mood or when you see any snake, you must be alert. Even if you are a normal person a feeling of fear and defense may arise in you naturally.

But this fear doesn’t last long. After a few seconds or minutes, the fear diminishes and after an hour or two you almost forget about it. But GAD victims continually keep worrying about it.

Anyone at any age can become the victim of general anxiety disorder. Even a child can become the victim of GAD in his childhood or can develop this disorder when he grows old.

This disorder doesn’t cause you any physical pain nor can it be seen like any wound, but it makes the patient’s life miserable as well as those who live with him. The patient is unable to sleep well, which may cause stomach problems, irritation, headaches, lack of concentration etc.

As stated in the beginning, causes may differ with individuals; though some causes remain common among patients of GAD. Gene is an important factor which causes GAD. Sex also contributes in the development of this disorder. Female are more prone to develop this disorder than male.

Children who suffer from childhood abuse, trauma or if they witness any distressing incidents, can become victim of GAD at any stage in their lives.

Severe health problems such as cancer, erectile dysfunction too, cause you to worry a lot, which eventually develop GAD in you.

Stress is one of the major causes of GAD. People who remain in stress due to health, marital, financial problems etc are likely to develop GAD at any stage.

Some people have personality disorder which causes them to develop GAD. If you know someone who is suffering from generalized anxiety disorder, advise him or his family to get its treatment.