Anxiety Disorders - AXIS I Flashcards
There are 6 disorders under the diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders. They are: GPPOAP
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Phobias
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Acute stress disorder
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
This disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety under most circumstances and worry about practically anything, often called ‘free-floating anxiety’.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Symptoms include restlessness, easy fatigue, irritability, muscle tension, and/or sleep disturbance and last at least six months…
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
T/F GAD is more common in women.
TRUE 2:1
GAD is typically first seen in..(life)
Childhood or Adolescence
Persistent and unreasonable fears
of particular objects, activities, or situations
Phobias
Defined as persistent fears of specific objects or situations & when exposed to the object or situation, sufferers experience immediate fear.
Specific Phobias
Severe, persistent, and unreasonable fears of social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur.
Social Phobias
Social phobias may be…(2)
Narrow - Speaking, Performing, Eating
Broad - General fear of adequacy in front of others
These occur suddenly, reach a peak, and then pass.
Panic Attacks
Panic disorder is diagnosed with or without..
Agoraphobia
Persistent thoughts, ideas, impulses, or images that seem to invade a person’s consciousness are..
Obsessions
Repeated and rigid behaviors or mental acts that people feel they must perform in order to prevent or reduce anxiety.
Compulsions
Together they comprise..
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Why is OCD classed an anxiety disorder?
Because the obsessions produce anxiety while the compulsions relieve them.
When would obsessions & compulsions warrant a diagnosis? (4)
- Feel excessive or unreasonable
- Cause great distress
- Consume considerable time
- Interfere with daily functions
T/F Males are more affected.
FALSE - M:F 1:1
T/F Compulsions are voluntary.
TRUE
___ was once among the least understood of the psychological disorders.
OCD
