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Generalized anxiety disorder manifests through excessive worry and anxiety over various aspects of daily life. The pandemic has exacerbated these tendencies, leading many to fixate on health-related anxieties—worrying about contracting COVID-19 or the implications of social distancing. Those who previously dealt with GAD saw their symptoms intensify during the pandemic, resulting in disruptions to routine activities, interpersonal relationships, and overall life quality.