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Inside this issue:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (full story)
by James D. Cowart, Ph.D.
"Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), alone, is found in almost 3% of adults. GAD is made up of chronic, intense worry and the resulting negative effects of that worry on the person experiencing the disorder."
An Example of Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Worry, Worry and More Worry
(full story)
by Leo A. Kominek, Ph.D.
"Martha has generalized anxiety disorder because she worried about almost everything. She worried about the details of her job, such as, would her reports be clear to her superiors, did she do everything right for her patients..."
The Benefits of Journaling for Coping with Anxiety Disorders (full story)
by Andrea Lanier, Group Facilitator
"For many people, journaling, writing down one's thoughts, feelings, and experiences may seem a futile activity that would take up precious time. However, my reports from people who write into a journal regularly, my own experiences, as well as books and articles I have read, have shown me that regular writing into a journal has a positive effect on anxiety and stress."
News Notes
- The Anxiety Support Group continues to meet on Tuesdays. If you wish to attend this free open group you can call Leo Kominek at (269) 321-7090 to register.
- Please view our latest additions to the Recommended Treatment Section and the Directory of Related Links on the website.
- We recently held a Depression and Anxiety Screening Day (10/10/02) that was sponsored by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA). We will continue the free screening for depression and anxiety for those who could not make the screening on that date. The screening can be made by appointment by calling (269) 382-8823. The screenings involve filling out an assessment form followed by a consultation with a licensed professional.
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