Treatment for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) can help you to manage your symptoms, but it may take time.

The main treatments a GP may offer include:

• talking therapies – usually cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with the support of a therapist, either by yourself or in a group
• medicines that can help to treat anxiety – usually a type of antidepressant called an SSRI
• referral to a community mental health team with a range of specialists who can help to create a treatment plan for you

A GP will usually advise you to try talking therapies before they prescribe medicine or refer you to a specialist.