Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a health condition that is defined (DSM-IV) as 6 months or more of chronic, exaggerated worry and tension that is unfounded or much more severe than the normal anxiety most people experience. It is chronic and exaggerated worry and tension, even though nothing seems to provoke it. Having GAD means always anticipating disaster, worrying excessively about health, money, family, or work. Sometimes, the source of the worry is hard to identify and simply the thought of getting through the day itself may provoke anxiety. If severe, GAD can be very debilitating, making it difficult to carry out even the most ordinary daily activities. Somatic anxiety symptoms are common, as are sporadic panic attacks.