UNDERSTANDING GENERALISED ANXIETY DISORDER
What is Generalised Anxiety?
There are a number of worries whether big or small that pop into your mind. Whether it’s managing your boss’s expectations or worrying about whether you locked the car door, you are constantly worrying and can’t control it.
Does this sound familiar? If it does, you might be dealing with generalised anxiety. This is a condition where you experience symptoms of anxiety such as a constant feeling of fear and worry and it begins slowly often in childhood or in the teen years.
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What are the causes of generalised anxiety
There is no exact causes to generalised anxiety but there are some probable causes of it such as:
- Unable to cope with stress
- Side effect of medicine or substance abuse
- Health conditions such as hyperthyroidism
- Family or environmental stress
*An experienced therapist can help you to figure it out.
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How to manage generalised anxiety?
Here are some tips you can try to reduce your anxiety:
- Analyse your thought patterns and when a negative thought appears, counter it with another more realistic or helpful thought such as “I have always met my deadlines. But if I missed this one, it is not the end of the world”.
- Practice deep breath and relaxation to control tension.
- Have a healthy diet and regular exercise.
- Spend a few minutes a day to work on your mental health.
If you are struggling from any form of anxiety including high-functioning anxiety, please seek help from a professional. Remember, it is always okay to seek help. Click here for the list of helplines.
If you are having depression symptoms for more than a few days, you are advised to take Depression, Anxiety & Stress Scale (DASS) questionnaire at https://mits.moh.gov.my/Modules/Patient/public-dass/ and seek immediate medical attention.
I am concerned for my mental well-being. Where do I get help?
You may book an appointment with any of the hospitals or clinics in Malaysia to have a specialist to check on your mental health.
Need help to find your healthcare provider? View the list of MHTC’s member hospitals in Malaysia here:
Here at Malaysia Healthcare, we prioritise a patient’s entire being, not just their physical symptoms or diagnosis, but taking into account their mental, emotional, social, and even spiritual well-being. This ensures their needs are met holistically with personalised care that supports every aspect of their healing and recovery journey.
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