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Feeling anxious can be a natural response to pressure, uncertainty or risk. For some people, however, anxiety becomes persistent, difficult to control and disruptive to daily life.
Recovery Scotland is an information and referral support service. We do not diagnose generalised anxiety disorder, provide clinical treatment or operate a clinic. We can help you understand support pathways and, where appropriate, discuss providers who may be able to assess your needs.
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Recovery Scotland can offer confidential guidance about anxiety and addiction support options. We do not provide treatment directly, but we can help you understand next steps and possible referral routes.
Contact us or call 01475 303998.
Insight Into Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition involving ongoing and excessive worry that can feel difficult to control. The worry may relate to health, work, family, money, everyday responsibilities or future events.
Many people experience anxiety at times, but GAD may be considered when anxiety is persistent, hard to manage and affects sleep, concentration, relationships or daily functioning.
A GP or qualified mental health professional can advise on assessment and support options. If alcohol or drug use is also present, integrated support may be helpful.
Symptoms Of GAD
Symptoms can vary, but generalised anxiety disorder may involve:
- Persistent worry or feeling unable to switch off
- Feeling restless, tense, irritable or on edge
- Difficulty concentrating
- Sleep problems or fatigue
- Muscle tension, headaches, nausea or dizziness
- Racing thoughts or repeated reassurance seeking
- Using alcohol or drugs to cope with anxiety
If anxiety is affecting safety or wellbeing, contact a GP, NHS 24 on 111 or an appropriate mental health professional. In an emergency, call 999.
Suitable Generalised Anxiety Disorder Support In Scotland
Support options may include GP advice, talking therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy, medication review where clinically appropriate, anxiety-management strategies, peer support, lifestyle changes and addiction support if alcohol or drug use is also a concern.
The right pathway depends on symptoms, risks, substance use and personal circumstances. A provider should explain what assessment is completed, who delivers care and what follow-up support is available.
Recovery Scotland does not provide generalised anxiety disorder treatment directly. Where appropriate, we can help people explore providers who assess mental health and substance use needs together.
Finding Support For Anxiety And Addiction
Anxiety support and addiction support can be accessed through a range of NHS, GP, community, charity, peer-support and private provider routes.
Recovery Scotland can help you understand what questions to ask, what types of provider may be relevant and how co-occurring anxiety and substance use concerns can be discussed together.
We do not provide clinical treatment directly, admit people to a facility or operate a rehab centre.
Dr Alexander Lapa
- Author
- Last updated: June 17, 2026
Dr. Lapa (MBBS, PG Dip Clin Ed, OA Dip CBT, OA Dip Psychology, SCOPE Certified) graduated in Medicine in 2000 and has since gained extensive experience in various psychiatric settings, handling a wide range of illness presentations and patient backgrounds in inpatient, community, and secure environments. This experience has been complemented by ongoing professional development in postgraduate clinical research, closely linked to their daily work as an NHS and Private Psychiatrist.