Brittney has been having some trouble in school recently. She tells you that she has been preoccupied with her parents’ health, her romantic relationship, her grades, her relationship with her roommate, and her finances for some time. She also tells you that she has begun avoiding things that make her worry and that negative things have been happening as a result. Brittney’s case BEST exemplifies ______ disorder.

Generalized anxiety disorder is often associated with continuous and too much unnecessary fear, anxiety and worry about several things at the same time. The sufferer of this disorder lives their life daily preoccupied with constant worry which may often be unrealistic or being blown out of proportion. This constant state of anxiety in effect, interferes with the individual’s daily life in various aspects such as social activities, work, school etc. Aside affecting how a person thinks as they cannot stop worrying, this anxiety can also lead to other physical symptoms. The symptoms may include restlessness, irritability etc.

Brittney’s constant worry and anxiety over her parent’s health, and other issues which have affected her academically, is a case that best exemplifies Generalized Anxiety Disorder.