Anxiety disorders Flashcards
What is the first question you ask when assessing anxiety disorders?
What are you scared of?
This question helps identify specific triggers for anxiety.
What are the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder?
- Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge
- Being easily fatigued
- Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank
- Irritability
- Muscle tension
- Sleep disturbance
Sleep disturbance includes difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless, unsatisfying sleep.
What is the duration of symptoms required for generalized anxiety disorder?
At least 6 months
What triggers fear in social anxiety?
Fear or anxiety about one or more social situations where others may scrutinize the individual.
What diagnosis is characterized by worry about everything?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
What are the symptoms of a panic attack, and how many must occur to meet the criteria?
- Pounding heart
- Sweating
- Shaking
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Chills or heat sensation
- Fear of losing control
- Fear of dying
- Chest pain
4 symptoms must be present in a panic attack.
What is an expected panic attack?
Attacks with an obvious trigger
What is an unexpected panic attack?
No obvious trigger or cue at the time of occurrence
What is required for the diagnosis of panic disorder?
Recurrent unexpected panic attacks and worry of having another panic attack
What anxiety disorder causes a person to not talk to people?
Selective mutism
What is the fear associated with separation anxiety?
Being separated from a major attachment figure
What is agoraphobia?
Anxiety of two or more of the following situations:
* Using public transportation
* Being in open spaces
* Being in enclosed spaces
* Standing in line or being in a crowd
* Being outside of the home alone
Avoidance is due to thoughts that escape might be difficult, help might not be available, or it would be embarrassing.
What is feared in natural environment phobias?
- Heights
- Water
- Enclosed spaces
What is the phobia if you are scared of blood, needles, or medical procedures?
Blood-Injection-Injury Phobias
What is the phobia if you fear spiders, dogs, or insects?
Animal phobia
What is the phobia if you fear flying, driving, or public speaking?
Situational phobia
