Jake has experienced persistent shaking, inability to relax, trembling, fidgeting, sweating, a racing heart, insomnia, distractibility, irritability, and feelings that "the end is near" for the last nine months. He can identify no reason for being plagued with these symptoms. His symptoms sound most like ______.

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Jake's symptoms are consistent with the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, which involves persistent and excessive worry and anxiety about various events or activities. Panic disorder involves sudden and unexpected panic attacks with symptoms such as chest pain, trembling, and a feeling of impending doom. While stress disorder and agoraphobia involve anxiety symptoms, they are more specific in their symptoms and causes, and do not fully match Jake's symptoms.

Jake Has Experienced Persistent Shaking, Inability to Relax, Trembling, Fidgeting