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1
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what can pathological anxiety involve

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generalised anxiety disorder, phobia, panic disorder

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what is anxiety comorbid with

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depression, substance misuse, another anxiety disorder

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prevalence

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6% of the population- generalised is 2-4%

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what type of people does anxiety more affect

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women, young adults, middle aged

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aetiology

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genetics, biological, childhood- abuse, separations, excessive conformity; stress- financial problems, chronic disease

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what is the biological link

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low levels GABA, heightened amygdala activation

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what is the chance of someone having anxiety disorder if first degree relative has it

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x4

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what is panic disorder

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recurrent episodic severe panic attacks- unpredictable and not restricted to one type of situation

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diagnosis panic disorder

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at least 3 panic attacks in 3 week period

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symptoms panic disorder

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palpitations, sweating, breathless, feeling of choking, chest pain, nausea, dizzy, derealisation, depersonalisation. typically last a few mins

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what is first line treatment panic disorder

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SSRIs, CBT

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what are not recommended in panic disorder

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benzos as these can make worse

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what is generalised anxiety disorder

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generalised, persistent, excessive anxiety or worry bout a number of events the patient finds difficult to control

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diagnostic GAD

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at least 3 weeks (ICD10), or >6m (DSM)

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what is anxiety associated with in GAD

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subjective apprehension, increased vigilance, restless and on edge, sleeping difficulties, autonomic hyperactivity

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ddx GAD

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withdrawal from drugs, excessive caffeine consumption, depression, psychosis, organic- thyrotoxicosis, hypoglycaemia, phaechromocytoma,

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first line treatment GAD

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SSRI s and CBT

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what is agarophobia

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fear of places and situations and avoidance

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management agarophobia

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CBT, graded exposure. SSRIs if not working

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what is social phobia

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persistent fear of social situations in which exposed to unfamiliar people or scrutiny

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management social phobia

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CBT, self help, graded exposure, social skills training

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specific phobia management

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graded exposure therapy and response prevention.

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what can obsessions be

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thoughts, images, impulses, ruminations, doubt.

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difference between obsessions and compulsions

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obsessions- thoughts. compulsions- repetitive behaviour

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prevalence OCD

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2-3% population M=F.

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diagnosis OCD

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obsesisons and compulsions for 1+ hours a day and for >2weeks and distressing/interfere with activities

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treatment OCD

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CBT- exposure and response prevention, SSRIs or clopiramine

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when is OCD typically onset

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adolescence

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aetiology OCD

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genetics (OCD or tourettes in family), parental overprotection, may occur after strep infection in children

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neurochem change in OCD

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decr serotonin. abnormalities in cortico striatal thalamic circuit (mediates social behaviour)

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OCD course

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may follow an episodic or chronic course

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poorer prognosis in OCD

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with prominent compulsions, comorbid tic disorders, persistent life stresses, premorbid anankastic personality

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what is body dysmorphic disorder

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obsessional preoccupation with imagined or mild physical defects- mirror gazing, comparing features with others, reassurance seeking

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what is PTSD

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severe psychological disturbance following a traumatic event

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when do symptoms PTSD arise

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arise within 6 months of traumatic event, or present for at least 1 month.

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ICD10 and DSM diagnosis of PTSD

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> 2 of: difficulty falling/staying asleep, irritability or anger outbursts, difficulty concentrating, hypervigilance, exaggerated startle response

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risk of diagnosing PTSD after traumatic event

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8-13% men, 20-30% women

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treatments PTSD

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trauma focused CBT, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy (EMDR), drugs for symptoms

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features PTSD

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persistent intrusive thinking, avoidance, numbing/detachment from others, increased arousal

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prognosis PTSD

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50% recover within a year, 30% chronic course. outcome depends on- good social support, response by others, no further traumatic events, premorbid personality

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