Anxiety or generalised anxiety disorderis a common mental health condition that makes a person often feel very anxious about lots of different things. Neurodiverse people often experience Anxiety. The main symptom of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is feelings of stress or worry that affect your daily life and are difficult to control. Other symptoms of GAD may include:

• difficulty sleeping
• feeling restless, irritable or finding it difficult to concentrate
• getting tired easily
• feeling tense
• stomach problems
• a more noticeable or unusual heartbeat (palpitations)
• feeling lightheaded or dizzy
• Low mood/Depression

There are also other types of anxiety disorders, and you can have more than one at the same time. For example:

• sudden attacks of Anxiety and panic
• an overwhelming fear of something specific

Treatment for GAD can include:

• Talking Therapies you can self-refer with a GP based in Kent.
• Anxiety medication
• An onward referral to a community mental health team