Anxiety and Anxiety Disorder Flashcards
Anxiety
vague feeling of dread or apprehension; response to external stimuli that can have behavioral, emotional, cognitive and physical symptoms
Fear
feeling afraid or threatened by identifiable stimulus representing danger
Anxiety Disorders
a group of conditions that share a key feature of excessive anxiety with ensuing behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and physiologic responses
Stress
the wear and tear that life causes on the body
What are Selye’s 3 stages of reaction to stress?
- Alarm reaction sage
- Resistance Stage
- Exhaustion Stage
Alarm Reaction Stage
preparation for defense
Resistance Stage
Body shunts blood to areas needed for defense
Exhaustion Stage
occurs when a person has responded negatively to anxiety and stress: body stores are depleted, or the emotional components are not resolved
Mild Anxiety
Warrants special attention
Increased sensory stimulation
Motivates people to make changes
Moderate Anxiety
The disturbing feeling that something is definitely wrong
Nervousness/agitation
Difficulty concentrating
Able to be directed
Severe Anxiety
Trouble thinking and reasoning Tightened muscles Increased vitals Restless Irritable/angry
Panic Anxiety
fight, flight, or freeze response
increased vitals
dilated pupils
cognitive processes focusing on defense
What are some types of anxiety disorders?
- Agoraphobia
- Panic Disorder
- Specific phobia
- Social anxiety disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder
Selective Mutism
diagnosed in children when they fail to speak in social situations even when they are able to speak
Anxiety Disorder due to Another medical condition
diagnosed when the prominent symptoms of anxiety are judged to result directly from a physiologic condition
Substance/medication induced anxiety disorder
anxiety directly caused by drug abuse, a medication, or exposure to a toxin
Separation Anxiety Disorder
excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or from persons, parents, or caregivers to whom the client is attached
What are the 2 medications used to treat anxiety disorders?
Anxiolytics and antidepressants
Positive Reframing
turning negative messages into positive ones
Decatastrophizing
involves the therapist’s use of questions to more realistically appraise the situation
Assertiveness Training
helps the person take more control over life situations; learn to negotiate interpersonal situations
