Anxiety Flashcards
1
Q
what is panic disorder?
A
recurrent unpredictable attacks of severe anxiety
2
Q
features of anxiety?
A
palpitations chest pain globus hystericus dizzy fear of death/loss of control/madness nausea sweaty numb tingling
3
Q
tx for anxiety?
A
CBT
SSRIs or SNRIs
benzodiazepines for immediate use
4
Q
what is generalised anxiety disorder?
A
anxiety is generalised and PERSISTENT