Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by:

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is primarily characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worry about a variety of everyday issues, such as health, work, social interactions, and personal finances. This pervasive worry can be difficult for individuals to manage, leading to physical symptoms like fatigue, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating. In GAD, the anxiety is not limited to specific situations or triggers, which distinguishes it from other anxiety disorders.

The other options describe symptoms related to different anxiety disorders. Intense fear of social situations aligns with social anxiety disorder. Compulsions to perform specific behaviors are characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Reliving traumatic experiences is indicative of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Each of these presents with specific symptoms that differ from the generalized and persistent nature of worry seen in generalized anxiety disorder.