Thalia,

Yes, there are times when I feel very relaxed and not worried about anything.

The level of anxiety you describe is too much. That makes it a disorder.

I've had depression with anxiety before and it is totally different from now. I practially twitched all over and my thoughts raced and my mouth was dry and i could not settle down and relax. I felt really afraid 24/7 . It was a nightmare in my life that I remember like an extended terrible dream. Shiver..

We were never meant to worry all the time - it keeps your body pumping out fight or flight chemicals because your body thinks you are in danger. That can exhaust you and make life unbearable.

I do think you need to get your doctor to confirm what he REALLY meant by the GAD diagnosis - then you will know better what you are really dealing with.

Leslieann