Anxiety Disorders

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What is a common symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

  • Fear of being judged in social situations
  • Feeling on edge or restless (correct)
  • Irrational fear of a specific object or situation
  • Sudden feelings of intense fear or discomfort

What is the primary focus of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety?

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Identifying and challenging negative thought patterns (correct)
  • Medication management
  • Social support networks

What is a characteristic of Specific Phobias?

  • Irrational fear of a specific object or situation (correct)
  • Sudden feelings of intense fear or discomfort
  • Excessive and persistent worry about everyday things
  • Fear of being judged in social situations

What is a common symptom of Panic Disorder?

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What is a key feature of Social Anxiety Disorder?

<p>Fear of being judged, evaluated, or rejected in social situations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a medication used to treat anxiety symptoms?

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What is a lifestyle change that can help manage anxiety?

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How long must symptoms last to meet diagnostic criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

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Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

  • Excessive and persistent worry about everyday things, even when there is no apparent reason to worry
  • Restlessness, feeling on edge, fatigue, concentration problems, and sleep disturbances
  • Symptoms must last for at least 6 months to meet diagnostic criteria
  • Often co-occurs with other anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse

Specific Phobias

  • Irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
  • Exposure to the feared object/situation triggers an immediate anxiety response
  • Avoidance of the feared object/situation is common
  • Examples: fear of spiders, heights, enclosed spaces, flying, etc.

Panic Disorder

  • Recurring panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of intense fear or discomfort
  • Panic attacks reach a peak within minutes and include physical symptoms such as:
    • Racing heartbeat
    • Sweating
    • Trembling
    • Shortness of breath
    • Feeling of choking
    • Nausea or abdominal discomfort
  • Fear of having another panic attack or avoiding situations where a panic attack may occur

Social Anxiety Disorder

  • Fear of being judged, evaluated, or rejected in social situations
  • Fear of being the center of attention
  • Fear of acting in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating
  • Avoidance of social situations or enduring them with significant distress
  • Fear of specific social situations, such as public speaking, meeting new people, or dating

Anxiety Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
    • Identify and challenge negative thought patterns
    • Learn relaxation techniques and coping skills
    • Gradual exposure to feared situations
  • Medications:
    • Benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam) for short-term relief
    • Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs) for longer-term management
    • Beta blockers for specific anxiety symptoms (e.g., performance anxiety)
  • Lifestyle Changes:
    • Regular exercise and relaxation techniques (e.g., yoga, meditation)
    • Healthy sleep habits and nutrition
    • Social support and stress management

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

  • Characterized by excessive and persistent worry about everyday things, even when there is no apparent reason to worry
  • Symptoms include restlessness, feeling on edge, fatigue, concentration problems, and sleep disturbances
  • Must last for at least 6 months to meet diagnostic criteria
  • Often co-occurs with other anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse

Specific Phobias

  • Defined by an irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
  • Exposure to the feared object/situation triggers an immediate anxiety response
  • Avoidance of the feared object/situation is common
  • Examples: fear of spiders, heights, enclosed spaces, flying, etc.

Panic Disorder

  • Recurring panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of intense fear or discomfort
  • Panic attacks reach a peak within minutes and include physical symptoms such as:
    • Racing heartbeat
    • Sweating
    • Trembling
    • Shortness of breath
    • Feeling of choking
    • Nausea or abdominal discomfort
  • Fear of having another panic attack or avoiding situations where a panic attack may occur

Social Anxiety Disorder

  • Characterized by fear of being judged, evaluated, or rejected in social situations
  • Fear of being the center of attention
  • Fear of acting in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating
  • Avoidance of social situations or enduring them with significant distress
  • Fear of specific social situations, such as public speaking, meeting new people, or dating

Anxiety Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
    • Identify and challenge negative thought patterns
    • Learn relaxation techniques and coping skills
    • Gradual exposure to feared situations
  • Medications:
    • Benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam) for short-term relief
    • Antidepressants (e.g., SSRIs) for longer-term management
    • Beta blockers for specific anxiety symptoms (e.g., performance anxiety)
  • Lifestyle Changes:
    • Regular exercise and relaxation techniques (e.g., yoga, meditation)
    • Healthy sleep habits and nutrition
    • Social support and stress management

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