Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Question 1

Generalised Anxiety Disorder Epidemiology

Answer 1

• Female
• 35-54
• Being divorced or living alone

Question 2

Generalised Anxiety Disorder Diagnosis

Answer 2

• Excessive anxiety more days than not for at least 6 months
• Person finds it difficult to control worry
• Three of the following six: restlessness, easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance
• Four of the following
• Autonomic arousal
• Chest and abdomen symptoms
• Mental state symptoms
• General symptoms (tingling, restlessness)
• Other symptoms

-Not GAD if criteria for panic disorder, phobic anxiety, OCD or hypochondriacal disorder

Question 3

Generalised Anxiety Disorder Differentials

Answer 3

• Panic disorder
• PTSD
• OCD

Question 4

Generalised Anxiety Disorder Management

Answer 4

• SSRIs
• CBT
• Regular exercise