1. Excessive anxiety and worry about a number of events
or activities, occurring more days than not for at least six months,
that are out of proportion to the likelihood or impact of feared events. |
2. The worry is pervasive and difficult to control. |
3. The anxiety and worry are associated with three (or
more) of the following six symptoms (with at least some symptoms
present for more days than not for the past six months): |
Restlessness or feeling
keyed up or on edge |
Being easily fatigued |
Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank |
Irritability |
Muscle tension |
Sleep disturbance
(difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless unsatisfying sleep) |
4. The anxiety, worry, or physical symptoms cause
clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational,
or other important areas of functioning. |