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[quote=Anonymous]Don't be overwhelmed OP. Everything will be ok. GAD is essentially someone saying she has anxiety and perhaps sometimes difficulty managing that anxiety. It's not a true disorder and, as a grown up who likely had his as a child, I am a stronger, wiser, and deeper person because of it. If you can, perhaps acknowledge her anxiety, but don't necessarily call it GAD to her. It's really just a way for MD to bill and code. She doesn't need to feel disordered, but just needs love and support in learning how to regulate and manage her own feelings. You can't do it for her, but you can be calm, unflappable, loving, and have high expectations for her and of her. She'll be ok. And if you are ever having trouble managing your way through with her or about this in general, see someone yourself too so that you can focus on her, not your anxiety about her anxiety, if that makes sense. Make sure you find an excellent therapist for her - not one who rushes to medicate etc. I agree with other regarding CBT. It's going to be ok, I promise. I've been there and she's going to turn out great. Big hugs. [/quote]

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