PTSD and ASD Flashcards
increase vulnerability to PTSD if _________
____________ is predictor of occurrence
prior emotional variability ( i think like abuse)
excess autonomic rxn is predictor of occurrence
what are walking thoughts
flashbacks
Biofactors of PTSD
hyperactive _______ and ________ and _____
noradrenergic and endogenous opiate systems and HPA axis
Biofactor of PTSD
increase activity and response to ______
auto. N.S
biofactors of PTSD:
increase activity of the ________ and levels of _____ and _______
amygdala
epinephrine and norepinephrine
Bio factors of PTSD
decreased _______ levels
cortisol
symptoms of the 4 categories or groups must be present for how long? name the groups how many symptoms of each group
at least 1 month
intrusion (reexperiencing) (1)
avoidance (1)
negative alterations in cognititon and mood (2)
alterations in arousal and reactivity (2)
PTSD with dissociative symptoms have high levels of
depersonalization
derealization
Full diagnosis of PTSD is not met until ____-
6 months after trauma even if onset of symptoms may occur immediately
PTSD quicker onset =
better prognosis
PTSD long latency period or delayed expression means
abused as a child and can manifest symptoms as adult
what is ASD acute stress disorder
Onset
Duration
symptoms
can occur within first month of trauma
lasts more than 2 days but less than 4 weeks
may involve feelings like not knowing where you are or feeling outside body
PTSD treatment
First line
psychotherapy
psychodynamic
first line: SSRI’s
Buspirone (Buspar)
cognitive and behavioral (reinterpret trauma and exposure)
EMDR –> eye movement desensitization reprocessing
psychodynamic –> group and family therapy
