Anxiety disorder

Everybody sometimes feels anxious, experiences real fear or is scared. In situations where we are actually in danger, fear is a healthy way of protecting ourselves. It alarms us to a threat and makes sure that we can react quickly. But being overly worried or frightened can also become a burden. If you are constantly worried and this seriously limits your capacity to lead a normal life, and you cannot relax anymore at all, you might have generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). In this feature you can read more about GAD and how cognitive behavioral therapy can help.