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Does getting diagnosed with GAD mean I will have it for the rest of my life?

By William Meek, About.com

Updated: December 25, 2006

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Question: Does getting diagnosed with GAD mean I will have it for the rest of my life?

Answer: Once you are formally diagnosed by a treatment professional, the diagnosis typically becomes part of your medical records. However, like other conditions that you may have experienced in the past but have overcome, Generalized Anxiety Disorder can go into remission with the proper treatment and support.

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