Leo worries all of the time. He worries about his money, his children, and his dog. His muscles are always tense and sore, he has trouble sleeping, is often irritable, and has difficulty concentrating. Leo's symptoms sound most like ________ disorder.

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Leo's symptoms match the diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder, which is characterized by excessive worrying about various events or activities, difficulty controlling the worry, and a range of physical symptoms such as muscle tension, sleep disturbances, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. Panic disorder (A) is characterized by recurrent panic attacks and intense fear or discomfort, while conversion disorder (B) involves neurological symptoms that cannot be attributed to medical causes. Dissociative disorders (D) involve disruptions in consciousness or identity, and illness anxiety disorder (E) involves excessive anxiety about having or developing a serious illness.

Leo Worries All of the Time