Anxiety: Class + Guidelines

Question 1

GAD: Diagnosis

Answer 1

1. ) ≥6mo symptoms
2. ) Feeling like a lack of control

+ ≥3 S/Sx

Question 2

GAD: S/Sx [6]

Answer 2

• Restlessness
• Feeling easily fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating
• Irritability
• Muscle tension
• Sleep difficulty

Question 3

Panic Disorder: Diagnosis

Answer 3

1. ) Panic attacks + ≥ 4 S/Sx

2. ) Hx of recurrent panic attacks

Question 4

Panic Disorder: Psychic S/Sx [5]

Answer 4

• Depersonalization
• Fear of dying
• Derealization
• Fear of losing control
• Fear of “going crazy”

Question 5

Panic Disorder: Somatic S/Sx [14]

Answer 5

• Sweating
• Trembling
• Shaking
• Chocking
• Chest pain
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Palpitations
• Tachycardia
• SOB
• Dizziness
• Light-headedness
• Chills
• Hot flashes

Question 6

Goals of therapy

Answer 6

• Improvement in overall functionality + quality of life
• Reduction of attack frequency/severity
• COMPLETE REMISSION = ultimate goal