GAD Flashcards
What is crieteria A?
Exessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about a number of events or activities.
What is criteria B?
The person finds it difficult to control the worry.
How many criteria C symptoms are needed for diagnosis?
1/3 with at least some symptoms presenting for more days than not for at least 6 months.
What’s the pneumonic for Criteria C symptoms?
3 Rabid Bunnies Dive Into Magical Springs.
What is criteria C1?
Restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge.
What is criteria C2?
Being easily fatigued.
What is criteria C3?
Difficulty Concentrating or mind going blank.
What is criteria C4?
Irritability.
What is criteria C5?
Muscle tension.
What is criteria C6?
Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless unsatisfying sleep).