Leila always feels threatened and anxious-imagining something awful is about to happen. But she is able to work and care for her family, although not as well as she would like. Leila is probably experiencing:_____

Respuesta :

Answer:

Generalized anxiety disorder                  

Explanation:

Generalized anxiety disorder: Also referred to as GAD.

This is distinguished as having exaggerated, immoderate anxiety and worry about day-to-day life events with no apparent reasons for worry. An individual suffering from GAD keeps worrying about family, work, health, etc.

Cause:

1. Family history.

2. Prolonged exposure to difficult situations.

3. Excessive use of drugs, such as tobacco.

4. Childhood abuse or trauma.

GAD can be treated through proper medication, psychotherapy.