Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational worry about everyday things that is disproportionate to the actual source of worry. This excessive worry often interferes with daily functioning, as individuals suffering GAD typically anticipate disaster, and are overly concerned about everyday matters such as health issues, money,death, family problems, friend problems, relationship problems or work difficulties. Individuals often exhibit a variety of physical symptoms, including fatigue, fidgeting, headaches, nausea, numbness in hands and feet, muscle tension, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, bouts of difficulty breathing, difficulty concentrating, trembling, twitching, irritability, agitation, sweating, restlessness, insomnia, hot flashes, andrashes and inability to fully control the anxiety (ICD-10). These symptoms must be consistent and on-going, persisting at least six months, for a formal diagnosis of GAD to be introduced. Approximately 6.8 million American adults experience GAD, and 2 percent of adult Europeans, in any given year, experience GADDiagnosis

Dr. Agresti is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 26 years of experience in Palm Beach, FL. He completed his medical degree at Chicago Medical School and his psychiatry residency at Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, specializing in integrative psychiatry, complex psychopharmacology, ketamine and Spravato therapy, and medication-assisted treatment for addiction.

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