What it's like to live with Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder to more than just stress and it’s different than panic. It’s a persistent feeling of anxiety lasting most of the day.

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Social anxiety disorder (SAD) affects many young adolescents. Individuals who experience SAD have an intense and persistent fear of being judged or rejected by others. This fear negatively affects all aspects of their lives, such as work and school. This video illustrates what SAD is and what it’s like for someone to have SAD in hopes to educate young adolescents about this disorder.

This video was made by McMaster students Nadia Butt, Nour-Eddin Garada and Ava Oliaei in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program.

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This video is provided for general and educational information only. Please consult your health care provider for Information about your health.

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