Neurotic Disorders Flashcards
Name some somatic symptoms of anxiety
SOB Palpitations Butterflies Tremor Tingling Aches/ pains Poor sleep Urgency
What is a somatiform disorder?
Somatic symptoms eg palpitations/pain that are unexplained by an organic cause or other psychiatric disorder
what are the 5 types of anxiety disorder?
Phobic Paroxysmal (panic) Generalised OCD PTSD
What is the treatment for agoraphobia?
SSRI and CBT
Exposure response prevention
Is agoraphobia more common in men or women?
Average age of onset?
Women 20-35 years old
Is a social phobia more common in men or women?
Average age of onset?
Neither, adolescent onset
Name some biological causes of anxiety?
Depression
Thyroid problems
Child birth
Name some social trigger of anxiety?
Bereavement
Recent unemployment
Recent child birth
To be diagnosed with panic disorder which criteria must the patient meet?
Recurring unforeseen panic attacks ( at least 2)
At least 1 month or persistent worry about another panic attack
For GAD what low intensity psychological therapies are recommended?
Individual self help
Guided self help
Paychoeducation groups
for GAD which high intensity psychological therapies are recommended?
CBT
Applied relaxation
What is the first line tx in PTSD?
Trauma focused CBT
Not drugs
What drug treatment can be used in CBT?
Paroxetine
Mirtrazapine
Amytriptiline
Phenelzine (MAOI)
How often after the event in PTSD do symptoms occur?
Straight after in 85%
What is an obsession?
Unwanted intrusive thought/ image that repeatedly enters someone’s mind
