anxiety Flashcards
what are the different kind of anxiety
general anxiety
panic disorder
phobias ==> focused anxiety
what is general anxiety
an individual’s general state is continuously tense and uneasy
what is the duration for general anxiety
must experience symptoms for more than 6 months
what are some psychological symptoms of general anxiety
apprehensive persistent worry fear of making wrong decision feeling restless or on edge trouble concentrating
what are some physical symptomms of general anxiety
fatigue twitching, trembling sweating trouble sleeping easily startled
what is panic disorder
sudden outburst of panic and intense fear that may last minutes to hours
what are some causes for panic disorder
different triggers specific to the person
unwarrented
no real danger or apparent cause
warrented
real reason for panic (burglar)
symptoms of panic disorder
heart palpitations
increase HR
sweating, trembling, shaking
nausea, faint, dizzy
psychological symptoms
walls are closing in
sense of impending danger
fear of loss of control or death
what are phobias
overwhelming and unreasonable fear of objects or situations that pose little real danger but provoke anxiety and avoidance
duration of phobias
long lasting ==> can affect ability to function normally depending on severity
symptoms of phobias
intense fear or panic
feeling powerless
avoiding object or situation
sweating, rapid HR
complications for all anxiety disorders
social isolation
mood disorders or depression
substance abuse
at risk for suicide
