10 Common Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder

4. Worrying About Anxiety

In addition to situations both real and imagined, people with generalized anxiety disorders also worry about being worrisome. They are usually aware of their anxious nature and thus stress about their mental state preemptively. For instance, when confronted with a future event, they worry about how stressed they are going to be. This vicious cycle can become incapacitating. Additionally, although they are instinctively aware of their psychological proclivities, many don't realize they have a disorder.  Recognition that many people experience these feelings can help people with GAD come to terms with their condition.