anxiety and mood

Question 1

when is the onset of anxiety?

Answer 1

late teens or early 20s

Question 2

what are the symptoms of anxiety disorders?

Answer 2

somatic = goosebumps, tense, increased heart rate
emotional = sense of dread, terror
cognitive = anticipation of harm, exaggeration of danger, worries
behavioural = escape, avoidance

Question 3

types of anxiety disorders

Answer 3

panic disorder = attacks of this disorder are aggravated by stress, irrational thoughts, fear
specific phobias = anticipates terrifying outcomes
GAD = experience persistent fear and worry
social anxiety disorders = fear of public embarrassment, humiliation

Question 4

what causes panic disorder?

Answer 4

norepinephrine is poorly regulated especially in an area of the brain stem called locus coeruleus and other neurotransmitters such as serotonin, gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) and cholecystokinin (CCK)