What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is more than the typical worries and stress that everyone experiences from time to time. It's an anxiety disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, often without a specific cause or identifiable trigger. Individuals with GAD find it challenging to control their worrying thoughts, and the anxiety can interfere with their daily functioning.
How do I “ground” myself?
Do you ever catch yourself tensing up and fixating on thoughts of everything that could go wrong, or maybe just everything you have to do? Do you struggle to stay in the present moment? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety?
It may be helpful to try out some “grounding” skills.