Which of the following is a symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

• A. Hearing loss
• B. Nausea
• C. Sleep problems
• D. Blurred vision

Answer: (C)

Generalized Anxiety Disorder involves ongoing, excessive worry about many topics, often with physical signs. Sleep problems—such as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or feeling unrefreshed after sleep—are common because persistent worry leaves the body in a heightened state of arousal, which disrupts rest. This pattern of sleep disturbance is a typical feature of GAD and helps explain why it often coexists with fatigue and irritability. Hearing loss and blurred vision aren’t characteristic signs of anxiety disorders; they point to separate medical or vision issues. Nausea can occur with anxiety, but sleep problems fit the hallmark presentation of Generalized Anxiety Disorder more closely.