Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders Flashcards
What’s the most common psychiatric illness?
Anxiety disorder
Pathological anxiety example
Had a motor accident, now refuse to drive
What is panic?
Sudden, overwhelming feeling of terror or impending doom
Panic disorder s/s
Challenge to concentrate, can’t communicate/function effectively, pacing, shouting/screaming, withdrawal
What is generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Chronic, unrealistic, and excessive anxiety and worry
More days than not, at least 6 months
What is phobia?
Irrational fear of a subject, activity, or situation.
Often accompanied by intense anxiety or panic attacks
what is agoraphobia?
广场恐惧症
Fear of being in places/situations from which escape or help might not be possible if panic symptoms occur
What is social anxiety disorder (SAD)?
Excessive fear or being evaluated negatively or embarrassed by others
What is obsession?
Intrusive, stressful, and recurrent thoughts, recognized as irrational, but unable to be ignored
What is compulsion?
Repetitive ritualistic behaviors or mental acts, performed to reduce anxiety associated with obsessive thoughts
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
强迫症
Ex: repeating words silently
Presence of obsession, or compulsion, or both
What is body dismorphic disorder?
身体变形障碍
Exaggerated belief the body is deformed or defective in some specific way
Symptoms of depression and obsessive-compulsive personality are common
What is trichotillomania?
拔毛癖
Recurrent pulling out one’s hair
Can be caused by tension or stress, resulting in a sense of release ir gratification
What is hoarding disorder?
囤积症
Persistent difficulty discarding possessions regardless of their value
Passive avoidance vs active avoidance
Passive: ignore
Active: prevent
