Sometimes, they think something terrible will happen even though there's no reason to think that it will. They may also worry about health, money, family or work. They may feel tense without knowing why. GAD usually starts when people are in their early 20s. About 10 million adults in the United States have this disorder.
Women are more likely to have it than men.
Most people worry and these occasional worries are normal. You may have GAD if you can't stop worrying and relax. If you feel tense most of the time and have some of these symptoms, talk to your doctor. Your doctor will probably examine you and ask some questions to make sure that something else isn't causing your symptoms. Your thyroid gland could be too active or you may be depressed.