GAD Flashcards
1
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Examples of Normal anxiety include :
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Feeling worried about : Example Medical investigation Job interview Performance
2
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Anxiety has ……….. function
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Adaptive
3
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Signs of abnormal anxiety :
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Excessively intense Beyond danger In Harmless situations Without a cause Uncontrolled Cause distress Impairs function
4
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Definition of anxiety :
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Emotional and physical fear in response to a perceived threat
5
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What is the most prevalent psychotic condition worldwide ?
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Anxiety
6
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Emotional symptoms of anxiety disorder :
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Constant worries Feeling apprehension or dread Frustration and irritability Uncontrolled Intolerable uncertainty
7
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Cognitive symptoms of anxiety disorder :
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Constant worries Inability to cope Impaired cognitive ability Difficult concentration Intrusive thoughts
8
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Behavioural symptoms of anxiety disorder :
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Inability to relax
Inability to enjoy quite
Cancelling things because you feel overwhelmed
Avoid anxious situations
9
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Physical symptoms of anxiety disorder :
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Trembling Sweating Shortness of breath Difficulty swallowing Feeling tense Feeling edgy Nausea Diarrhea
10
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Types of anxiety disorder :
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Separation anxiety disorder Selective mutism Specific phobia Social phobia Panic disorder Agoraphobia Generalised anxiety disorder Substance induced anxiety Secondary anxiety
11
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Generalised anxiety disorder :
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Ptx worry excessively about life circumstances.
12
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Key features of GAD :
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Long term condition Wide range of situations and issues Free floating Excessive Uncontrollable Irrational
13
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Diagnostic criteria for GAD :
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A- At least 6 months B- Uncontrollable C- At least three symptoms D- Significant functional impairment E- Not due to substance or secondary F- Rule out other disorders
14
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Neurotransmitters related to GAD :
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Serotonin
GABA
Noradrenalin
