Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Define and describe each disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder, also known as GAD, is when someone's persistent worry and panic about their health, work, money, or family last for at least six months, even when there are no clear signs of intense stress in their life. GAD is an illness that can last for many years before it's even diagnosed and treated. It can go so long before being diagnosed because many people just believe that the anxiousness feelings are just part of their personality, but really the disorder can and will impair simple, daily functions. These people have a hard time…