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       Generalized Anxiety Disorder ( GAD ) is characterized by excessive worry and tension about everyday event for no obvious reason.          Generalized Anxiety Disorder  is an exaggerated anxiety that gets out of control.      Generalized Anxiety Disorder is estimated to affect 20-30% of population in Nigeria and 3.1% of the U.S population. SYMPTOMS OF GENRALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER *  Headache *  Dizziness  * Shortness of Breath *  Irritability *  Palpitation  * Tension  * Difficulty Concentrating * Fatigue * Insomnia ( difficulty falling or staying asleep)  CAUSES OF GENRALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER *  Family History * Childhood Abuse or Bullying * Stressful Events or Situations * Excessive use of Caffeine or Tobacco  * Certain Health Conditions such as Thyroid Problem WAYS TO PREVENT GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER * Educate yourself on Generalized Anxiety Disorder ( GAD )...

TYPES OF ANXIETY DISORDER 1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder ( GAD )  2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ( OCD ) 3. Panic Disorder  4. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ( PTSD ) 5. Social Anxiety Disorder 6. Separation Anxiety Disorder  7. Agoraphobia  8. Phobia  9. Eating Disorder 10. Anorexia Nervosa 11. Bulimia 12. Binge Eating CAUSES OF ANXIETY DISORDER 1.   Family History/ Genetics 2. Substance Abuse  3. Stressful Events  4. Personality Factors  5. Environmental Stress  •Sometimes, Anxiety Disorder can be a side effect of certain medications.  Examples are: 1. Diabetes  2. Respiratory Disorder  3.  Chronic Pain  4. Heart Disease 5.  Thyroid Problem  •Anxiety Disorder can be treated with the right Counseling, Exercise and Medication.  Thanks to all my viewers for the love and support you have been showing me and I am so sorry I haven't updated in a long time but from now on I won't disappoint you ...

Anxiety is the brain's natural response to stress and alerting you of potential danger ahead. It is a normal feeling of nervousness or anxiousness but when it differs into excessive fear or worry, it's known as Anxiety Disorder       Anxiety Disorder  is a mental health condition that involves excessive, unrealistic worry and tension with a little or no reason. It is an uncontrollable feeling of anxiety and fear such that the persons social, occupational and personal function are significantly impaired. It is a feeling of worry, nervousness and uneasiness.       Anxiety Disorder is a normal feeling that causes increase in alertness, fear and physical signs such as rapid heart rate or shortness of breath.        Anxiety Disorder is one of the most common mental illness that affects nearly 30% of adults at some point in their lives.             COMMON SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY DISORDER *...

Persistent Depressive Disorder ( PDD ) also known as " Dysthymia " is a long term form of depression in which a person's mood is regularly low. It is a form of chronic depression that interferes with an individuals daily life, work, school and relationship.        The word " Dysthymia " comes from a Greek roots meaning" ill-humour ".  PDD  is a combination of " Dysthymia " and " Chronic Major Depressive Disorder ".  PDD  occurs at least 2 years in an adult and at least 1 year in children and teens. PDD is very common and can happen to any one at any age. PDD is more common in women and people who have relatives with the same condition.      SYMPTOMS OF PERSISTENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER      PDD experiences less of the mental and physical symptoms that a person with Major Depressive Disorder experiences. PDD symptoms are:  *  Hopelessness  * Low self-esteem * Sadness * Loss of interest in d...

    When someone experiences intense feeling of sadness for more than 2 weeks, then they may be experiencing a mood disorder know as  Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)     Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) also known as Clinical Depression or Unipolar Depression is a mood disorder that interferes with a persons daily life. It is a condition whereby a person has one or more Major Depressive Episode.     * Major Depressive Episode  is a period of low mood and other symptoms of Depression. Individuals with Major Depressive Disorder are at high risk of suicide.  SYMPTOMS OF MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER 1. Restlessness 2. Lack of Energy 3. Changes in weight 4. Fatigue  5. Socially isolated 6 . Feeling worthless 7. Difficulty in concentrating 8. Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed 9. Poorer academic performance 10. Increase in the use of Drugs, Alcohol etc. 11. Thoughts of death or suicide      Major Depr...

Humans were never created for the devastating, poorly nourished, socially isolated, mentally ill life.  Depression is much more than just feeling sad or lonely. Depression is a medical condition that negatively affects a persons energy, sleep, vitality and behaviour. Depression is a leading cause of disability and illnesses around the world. Approximately 280 million people in the world are suffering from depression. Depression is sometimes triggered by different medical conditions like heart disease,cancer and diabetics but it's more dangerous than all this medical conditions if not treated. It is sometimes caused by events in your life, your environment and others by chemical changes in the brain. Depression is difficult to diagnose in teens because we are expected to be moody sometimes and in an adolescent age, it's difficult because they don't understand their feeling and don't know how to express it. All we have to do is speak ourselves  because we  can...