Anxiety Flashcards
What are the Anxiety sub-types?
- Specific phobia
- Social anxiety disorder
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Agoraphobia
- Separation anxiety disorder
- Selective mutism
Specific phobia is when
there is a marked fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation.
Social anxiety disorder is when
Persistent fear or anxiety about 1 or more social or performance situations that is disproportionate
GAD is when
there is excess worry about a number of events or activities and difficulty controlling this
Separation anxiety disorder is when there is
excessive fear or anxiety focussed on separation from home or attachment figures
Selective mutism is when there is
Consistent failure to speak in social situations when there is an expectation to do so
Panic disorder is when there are recurrent
unforeseen panic attacks ~ i.e. an abrupt surge of intense fear
Agoraphobia is when you have
marked fear or anxiety about situations where escape might be difficult
In many cases, the presentation of anxiety is ____ and it is difficult to _________ between disorders. Also, __-_______ is very common
complex
differentiate
co morbidity
What are some risk factors for anxiety?
- female
- unmarried
- unemployed
- stressful life events
- family history
- younger age
- poor physical or mental health
- specific personality traits
- certain parenting styles e.g. over-protective, lacking emotional warmth etc
What are some presenting symptoms of anxiety?
Apprehension (low mood, loss of interest) Irritability Cued or spontaneous panic attacks Poor concentration Poor sleep Avoidance
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a
If compulsion is resisted, anxiety levels are _____
time consuming obsession and compulsion which interferes with a person’s day to day functioning, work or relationship.
increased
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is intense and prolonged and can be delayed response to a particular trauma. It is characterised by
emotional numbness, detachment, flashbacks, recurring memories and vivid dreams.
You do not have to be personally involved - can be a bystander or rescue worker
What are some symptoms in anxiety?
Dry mouth Difficulty swallowing Increased heart rate Palpitations Awareness of missed beats Lack of libido Failure of erection Sweating Tremor Sighing Avoidance Sleep disturbances
It is normal to have anxiety as a means of overcoming or responding to a crisis e.g. exams. However, in anxiety disorders, the anxiety
remains after the stress has ceased
