I am GAD

I am General Anxiety Disorder, but my friends call me GAD. I come to visit you when you are young and stay with you over time, but I can also come from your genes. I run in families and grow with stress. I can be found in millions of adults, and I have a greater attraction to women. You can find me in the DSM under Anxiety Disorders. I am your difficulty breathing, swallowing, and focusing every minute of your life. I stay for six months or more and give you trouble coping with things. I am there when you can't relax. I am the twitch you can't get rid of. I am there when your muscles and your head aches. I am GAD.