It often occurs withgeneralized anxiety disorder, but it may also be present withother types of anxiety conditions.
This jot down of anxiety is most commonly associated with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
GAD is characterized by persistent and excessive anxiety about a wide variety of things.
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The condition also tends to be twice as common in women as it is in men.
Impact of Free-Floating Anxiety
Free-floating anxiety can have a number of different effects on a persons life.
Treatment
Fortunately, there are treatments for anxiety that can be very effective.
Some of the treatments that your doctor may recommend are listed below.
CBT focuses on helping people identify the automatic negative thought patterns that contribute to feelings of anxiety.
Medications
Your doctor may also prescribe medications to help you manage your feelings of anxiety.
Some things you might do include:
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments, such asSt.
John’s wort, are sometimes used to treat anxiety.
For example, St. Johns wort has the potential to causeserotonin syndromewhen combined with some antidepressants.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
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