We all have felt anxious before, right before giving an exam, going for an interview, or seeing our result. It's pretty normal and a mundane feeling to have. The first thought that comes to mind is that it's just normal jitters.But what if that feeling is persistent and stagnant? Then you might be having something known as Generalised Anxiety Disorder. What is it, you may ask?Well, to put it simply, it's the feeling of anxiousness hindering your day-to-day life. One might over-worry or become restless even for the smallest of things. They might think the worst of the outcomes for anything they do.Studies have found that GAD or Generalised Anxiety Disorder is the most common mental illness in today's world and, only one-fourth of victims identify it and look for treatments. More than 6.8 million adults worldwide are affected. Women are more than twice likely to be affected by the anxiety disorder and gradually start showing symptoms.It's hard to tell if someone has this disorder because the symptoms are overlooked by people easily. The pure feeling of worry and tension doesn't seem as significant as they look.These minute symptoms can lead to physical pains, excessive overthinking, waking up at night, and anxiety attacks if not treated timely.The vital part is that how we look for help. Start to have control over our minds and feelings. Living in the present may help significantly as people with anxiety usually speculate about the future prominently.Whenever you feel anxiety attacks coming, start breathing slowly and try to think about the good memories. Divert your mind from thinking about the worst outcomes. You can also use the 3-3-3 rule. Try to name the three parts of your body, then three things you can see and lastly the three things you can hear.These are some self-help methods but if you feel you need more, look for professional help too.Generalised Anxiety Disorder and it's experience is different for every person. The sooner we recognise it, the faster we will be able to recover from it.

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