Anxiety Disorders Flashcards

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How long must symtpoms of anxiety carry on for to obtain a GAD diagnosis?

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6 months at least, occurring more days that not

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What are the symtoms of GAD

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restlessness/ on edge

easily fatigued

Sleep disturbances

Difficulty concentrating

Irritability

Muscle tension

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What is the key difference between a panic attack and a panic disorder?

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Panic disorder becomes about the fear of the panic attack itself- anxiety about having another panic attack

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