Understanding Anxiety (GAD)

Causes of Anxiety (GAD)

Anxiety (GAD) is a real medical condition

It is widely believed that anxiety (GAD) probably results from a combination of genetic, biochemical, environmental, and psychological factors. Research suggests that environmental and genetic factors (eg, a family history of anxiety [GAD]) may make a person more likely to develop the disorder.

It is widely believed that GAD is the result of an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain that is believed to influence a person’s mood. It is suspected that this chemical imbalance in the brain may impair effective communication between nerve cells, resulting in GAD.

GAD is a medical condition that requires diagnosis and treatment from a healthcare professional

  • If you suffer from anxiety (GAD), treatment can help.
  • In order to get the right treatment for you, speak with your healthcare professional.
  • If you are diagnosed with GAD, LEXAPRO is one option that your healthcare professional may choose to treat your symptoms.

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