Other AD

Question 1

Reac to sev stress-

Includes acute stress reac, adjustm disorder, PTSD.

Answer 1

Based on causative infls.
Maladap resp to sev or contin stress.
-Acute stress reac- onset in few mins, clear rel btw impact of stressor and onset symps. Resolves within 3d. Symps eg daze, dep, anx, anger, despair, overactiv, withdrawal.

Question 2

Agoraphobia

Answer 2

-Fear open spaces or leavinf home, fear of entering shops, crowds, public space, travelling alone.
Avoidance variable. Comm in women.
Anx must occur in 2 sits.
-very disabling. Often plus panic disorder. 84% at least one other psych disorder. Most pts avoid sits where help would be diffic.

Question 3

Social phobia

Answer 3

Fear scrutiny by others in small grps.
Leads to avoid soc sits.
Eq men and wom.
Vary from restric public eating, public speaking, any soc sit outside fam.
Assoc fear criticism and low self esteem.

Question 4

Some causes of ADs

Answer 4

20-40% heritabil for phobia, GAD, PTSD, panic disorder. 
Fear circuit more active.
Decr func of GABA and 5HT.
Incr post syn NA.
Neuroticism personality trait. 
Neg life events.

Question 5

Anx symps

Answer 5

-autonomic- 
Headache, palpit, sweat, CP, stomach discomf, restless. 
-affects think and percep. 
-lowers conc and recall. 
-adaptive at low levs.