A psychological method of treatment for GAD is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which involves a therapist working with the patient to understand how thoughts and feelings influence behavior. The goal of the therapy is to change negative thought patterns that lead to the patient's<unk> , replacing them with positive, more realistic ones.  Elements of the therapy include exposure strategies to allow the patient to gradually confront their<unk> es and feel more comfortable in<unk> -provoking situations, as well as to practice the skills they have learned.  CBT can be used alone or in conjunction with medication.
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