ANXIOLYTICS Flashcards
what is anxiety
as a feeling of unease (worry or fear) which can range from mild to severe
what is an example of innate adaptive response
an adaptive response to a threatening stimuli - many fears are innate and species specific
- compromises of defensive behaviours, autonomic reflexes and increased alertness
What is an example of a learned adaptive response
fears being learnt e.g. touching a hot stove
what problems can anxiety cause
social disturbances
avoidance behaviours
incessant worry
concentration/memory problems
what types of anxiety are there
chronic
irrational
what are the psychological symptoms of anxiety
stress
worry
foreboding
uneasiness
agitated
nervous
fearful
on edge
what are the physiological symptoms of anxiety
tachycardia
shortness of breathe
excessive sweating
trempling
headache and dizziness
pins and needles
GI disturbances
nausea
fatigue
insomnia
What causes the symptoms of anxiety
past experiences (e.g. difficult experiences that trigger)
everyday life and habits (current issues in everyday life)
diet (some foods can trigger e.g. caffeine)
physical and mental health (e.g. chronic conditions or depression can be a trigger)
