Is it possible to have more than one anxiety disorder?

Mental health
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I find that I have generalised anxiety as often it can be caused by nothing in particular. But certain situations do increase my anxiety such as social situations or when I worry about my health. is this normal for people with GAD or could it be a different anxiety disorder?

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I experience the very same reactions with my anxiety and I as well have GAD.

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I also experience the same things. I have GAD and I get anxious in so many different situations. It's pretty constant actually and one if the things that triggers my aniexty the most is worrying about my health. I am hypersensitive to every ache and pain in my body and convince myself they are something horrible.

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So it's normal to show symptoms of other anxiety disorders?

Thanks for your comment. I get so confused and I overthink what could be the matter with me which makes me even more anxious lol.

What are your triggers?

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Thank you, now I've got a little peace of mind knowing that these are just triggers. My biggest issue is job interviews I'm currently searching for a new job and I cancelled 2 interviews already because of panic attacks and sense of doom. I feel defeated, I just want to get a grip on things.

Is your health okay?

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Yes I believe that generalized anxiety is just what Drs call it but you can have multiples types of symptoms. I get very confused because everyday is something different. I also have osteoarthritis so that's the main source of my anxiety.

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I've been trying to overcome the very same things. It's difficult to get out if bed much less go out into public for any reason. I try to not think about it but that's very hard.

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Completely normal!!! 😊😊😊😊😊

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Ditto 😊😊

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Oh... I see, thank you. Sorry to hear about your osteoarthritis, I hope you're managing it well, at least you know what the root of the problem is. All the best 

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Hi. I'm glad you say that. For weeks I was struggling to get out of bed and motivate myself to do anything. Luckily, it's improved a little but some days are better than others. I'm just disappointed in myself because I feel like I've lost all control.

12

Oh good. It sucks but YAY I'm not crazy

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I feel the same and have been for weeks. I've been prescribed several diff meds to help me but they don't seem to help completely, only a little. Some days are better than others but the days that are bad I feel like I have no more control.

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Hey, sorry to hear that. I know exactly what your feeling. What medication have the prescribed you?

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Escitilopram/lexapro 20 mg, tramadol for pain, also taking nabumetone for pain, linsipril for high blood pressure and vit D due to deficiency

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Have they made much difference?

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No 😔, I've set up appointments now to seek 2nd opinion

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chronic anxiety causes overthinking GAD menopause also causes anxiety caused my hand to shake i thought nothing of it until a family member told me to tell my dr which i did and i was placed on medication matazapin.