ANXIETY/OCD - FINAL EXAM Flashcards
anxiety
apprehension, unease, dread from real or perceived threat
fear
reaction to specific danger
normal anixety
necessary for survival and provides energy to live and achieve goals
mild anxiety
grasps info effectively and perceives reality in focus
S/S of mild anxiety
discomfort, restless, foot tapping, nail biting
S/S of moderate anxiety
pounding heart, high RR/HR, gastric issues, urinary urgency, tremors
moderate anxiety
selective inattention with decreased problem solving and clear thinking
severe anxiety
no problem solving and difficulty concentrating with reduced perceptual fields
panic
marked disturbed behavior with inability to process reality
S/S of severe anxiety
headache, insomnia, nausea, hyperventilation, sense of impending doom
S/S of panic
hallucinations, erratic and compulsive behaviors, exhaustion
defense mechanisms of anxiety
nature vs nurture coping, maintain self image by blocking feelings, conflicts and memories
adaptive coping
lowers anxiety for good achievement of goals
maladaptive coping
overuse of immature defenses
separation anxiety disorder
inappropriate levels of concern from being away from another with fear of doom and distracts from norm activities