Anxiety disorders Flashcards
what are anxiety disorders?
present alone or with other psychiatric/physical conditions
prolonged-term anxiety or severe anxiety that it becomes distressing or disabling
what are risk factors for anxiety disorder?
- family history
- childhood adversity - significant life trauma
- stressful life events
- certain personality traits - busy/high strung ppl
- parenting styles - overprotective parents
- younger age
- female, unmarried/unemployed - social expectations
- poor physical and/or mental health
what are the general symptoms of anxiety disorders?
- Physical Symptoms. SOB, sweaty palms, palpitations, nausea, dizziness, hot flushes
- Behaviour Symptoms. Coping strategies eg: avoidance strategies, engaging in risky behaviour, escaping anxiety producing situations
- Emotional Symptoms. Worry, apprehension, distress, nervousness, panic, feeling uneasy
- Cognitive symptoms. Thoughts that we have when we are anxious eg: “ What if….happens?”, “People will laugh at me”,
what are the different types of anxiety disorders?
- body dysmorphic disorders (BDD)
- generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- social anxiety disorder
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- panic disorders
- obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
what are the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
nightmares
flashbacks
irritability
feeling isolated
feeling guilty
what are the symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)?
worrying
sighing
insomnia
palpitations
dizziness
what are the symptoms of body dysmorphic disorders (BDD)?
worrying about body image
comparing to people
how do you diagnose anxiety disorders?
GAD-2 OR GAD-7 scale
what is the treatment provided for anxiety disorders?
CBT
depends on diagnosis and severity of symptoms
