Module 6 Anxiety Disorders Flashcards
Primary fear in panic disorder
Having another panic attack
How long does a typical panic attack last?
Minutes to hours (usually peaks at 10 minutes)
Diagnostic criteria for panic disorder
fear of losing control
fear of dying
derealization
numbness or tingling
dizziness
shortness of breath
palpitations or rapid heart rate
Agoraphobia duration criteria
6 months
Primary fear associated with Social Anxiety Disorder
Fear about what other people think/fear of judgement
Key determinants for differentiating between anxiety disorders
Avoidance behavior
motivation behind avoidance behavior
Treatment focus for specific phobias
Exposure-based systematic desensitization
Key symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder
restlessness
feeling on edge/keyed up
easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating
irritability
muscle tension
sleep difficulties
Primary fears associated with GAD
Day to day routine life events
Most common obsessions seen in OCD
Contamination fears
Excessive doubting
need for Order/symmetry
aggressive or sexual thoughts
religion
numbers/colors
How much time per day must be spent in unwanted obsessive thinking for dx of OCD
at least one hour
what is a mental compulsion?
internal cognitive rituals repeated over and over
purpose is to calm anxiety
Factors in differentiating between normal or obsessive thoughts in order to diagnose OCD
Frequency
Distress
Interference in normal activities
psychotherapy for OCD besides CBT
Exposure response prevention (ERP)
Repeated exposure to anxiety provoking stimuli without engaging in compulsive rituals
Appraisal in OCD
the meaning that an individual gives to an intrusive thought