Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)

Question 1

GAD definition

Answer 1

persistent and excessive anxiety and worry for at least 6 months that cause distress and functional impairment.

Question 2

worries definition

Answer 2

distressing and frightening thoughts pertaining to a num of events or issues in patient’s life

Question 3

diagnostic criteria (FAMICS)

Answer 3

persistent and excessive anxiety and worry for at least 6 months that cause distress and functional impairment + min 3 out of 6 symp:

Fatigue: how was your energy level?

Arousal state: when u r anxious, were u feeling restless/on the edge, increased vigilance,easily startled n experience ANS symp( palpitation n etc)

Muscle tension: when u r anxious, were u having freq headaches,neck or back pain?

Irritability:when u r anxious,were u feeling more irritable than normal n lose your temper often?

Concentration: when anxious, any difficulty focusing on tasks/ concentrate.could u read or watch TV?

Sleep prob:when anxious, how was your sleep

Question 4

comorbid psychiatric disorders

Answer 4

-Major depressive disorder
- other anxiety disorder
( panic,OCD,Phobias)
-substance use disorders ( alcohol,BZD)