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Chronicity of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is often a chronic condition, meaning it tends to be long-lasting and persistent over time for those who experience it.
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A 35-year-old individual has been diagnosed with a disorder characterized by a persistent state of excessive, uncontrollable, and often pointless worry about routine matters. This has been occurring for over a year, accompanied by restlessness and muscle tension. The individual believes that these feelings will permanently disappear after an upcoming, stressful family event is over. Based on the typical long-term pattern of this condition, which of the following outcomes is most probable?
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