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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Symptoms & Signs. Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder can vary in severity and may not be the same in all individuals suffering from anxiety. Common symptoms include restlessness, nervousness, worry, difficulty with concentration, feeling as if the mind is blank, sleep disturbances, muscle tension, and fatigue.
Diagnostic Criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. 1  Excessive anxiety and worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities (such as work or school performance). 2  The person finds it difficult to control the worry.