If you see a GP about symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), they'll ask you some questions about your worries and physical symptoms.

It's important to try and be honest with them, even if it may be difficult to talk about your emotions. This will help them to diagnose or rule out an anxiety disorder.

A GP may diagnose GAD if you have the typical symptoms and:

• you often worry about a wide range of things
• feelings of anxiety are affecting your daily life
• you're finding it hard to control your feelings
• you have felt anxious a lot of the time for at least 6 months