Lola has not been able to control her considerable and varying worries for the last six months, and complains of insomnia and headaches.When her therapist asks what she is so upset about, she is unable to identify a specific trigger of her stress.It is likely that Lola has ________.

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Lola's symptoms, including uncontrollable worry about various things, inability to identify a specific stress trigger, insomnia, and headaches, are characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD involves persistent and excessive anxiety and worry about various topics, events, or activities, lasting more than six months, where the individual finds it difficult to control the worry.

Lola Has Not Been Able to Control Her Considerable and Varying