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1
Q

what is a phobia?

A

fear recognised as irrational, alongside avoidance and anticipatory anxiety

2
Q

what is agoraphobia?

A

fear of places/situations that might make you panic/embarrassed/trapped

3
Q

what is a specific phobia?

A

fear caused by presence/anticipation of specific object or situation

4
Q

what is a social phobia?

A

fear of social or performance situations

5
Q

what does exposure to a fear cause?

A

panic attack

6
Q

in situations where phobia cannot be avoided, what may be used?

A

benzodiazepines

7
Q

Tx of phobia?

A

CBT

SSRI/SNRI

8
Q

what are the four aspects of PTSD?

A

intrusive symptoms
avoidance symptoms
negative alterations in cognition and mood
increased arousal and activity

9
Q

what are intrusive symptoms?

A

thoughts
nightmares
flashbacks
emotional and physical distress after reminders

10
Q

what are avoidance symptoms?

A

trauma related thoughts, feelings and reminders avoided

11
Q

what are negative alterations in cognition and mood?

A
inability to recall trauma
negative thoughts of self and world
blame of self or others
difficulty experiencing a positive affect 
decreased interest in actitivies
isolation
12
Q

what is increased arousal and activity?

A
irritability
agression
hypervigilence
destructive/risky behaviour
heightened startle reaction
difficulty concentrating/sleeping
13
Q

Tx of PSTD?

A

CBT
SSRIs + atypical antipsychotic
EMDR