How do you get diagnosed for anxiety?!
Question:
How do you get diagnosed for anxiety?
I'm certain I am extremely anxious, I'm always worrying about my health or how I'm going to complete my "goals". I have panic attacks, sleep paralysis, and maybe depression. I just want to get diagnosed to prove to people that I really am anxious.
Answers:
Generalized anxiety disorder is distinguished from normal worrying and other anxiety disorders by how long it lasts and how it affects your daily life. If you've experienced intense anxiety and worry almost constantly for six months or more, you may have GAD. Persistent anxiety that affects you on a day-to-day basis is considered a medical problem.
Your doctor will likely perform a physical examination and a psychological evaluation to rule out other anxiety disorders or medical problems that may resemble GAD. A psychological evaluation consists of a questionnaire about yourself and an interview by your doctor. Other tests, such as a laboratory test to measure thyroid function, may be performed. Depending on the cause and severity of your condition, you may be referred to a mental health professional or other medical specialist