Transcript Anxiety
Anxiety What is Anxiety? anxiety. An unpleasant emotional and physical state of overwhelming apprehension and fear. (www.mayoclinic.com) Some Anxiety Disorders. Generalized Anxiety Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Separation Anxiety Panic Disorder School Phobia etc.. Generalised Anxiety Disorder Excessive anxiety or worry about numerous areas, more days than not lasting at least 6 months the worry is difficult to control GAD The anxiety and worry may lead to: restlessness, agitation being tired poor concentration irritability muscle tension sleep problems GAD The anxiety causes a lot of distress, and impairs daily life not due to physical illness Treating GAD Counseling self help 9eg biofeedback, etc.) medication Post Traumatic Stress Disorder What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? PTSD is a disorder caused by exposure to what is referred to as psychological trauma The prevance has been estimated between 1 and 14 percent Symptoms of PTSD. Hyperarousal may seem jumpy, anxious, overly nervous, easily startled. involuntary re experiencing of the event. Flashbacks nightmares intrusive memories. numbing of emotions. Treatment. Psychotherapy medication. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. What is it? What are the symptoms? How is it treated? What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? It is characterised by intrusive thoughts, urges, and images that cause anxiety within a person. In a severe form the illness is very difficult to live with. Symptoms of OCD. A person with OCD experiences obsessions and/or compulsions. The majority of people with OCD have both obsessions and compulsions Obsessions consist to: recurring and persistent thoughts, impulses, or images that come to a person at inappropriate times that cause anxiety. They aren't just excessive worry about real life problems the person tries to ignore them the person is aware they are from their own mind Compulsions are described as: repetitive behaviours or acts that a person feels compelled to perform the behaviours or acts are aimed at reducing distress The person realises at some point that the obsessions or compulsions are excessive the symptoms are extreme and take up a lot of time and energy Separation Anxiety Inappropriate and excessive anxiety associated with separation from home or those the person is attached to. Symptoms Excessive distress when separated from home or main attachment figures Persistent fear over possible harm to, loss of, or separation from attachment figures fear of being alone or without figure fear of sleeping without figure being near Symptoms Nightmares with separation themes fear of being alone without figure Onset before age 18, Lasting more than 4 weeks Panic Disorder Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks concern about having panic attacks worry about meaning of attacks (losing control, etc) Major change in behaviour due to attacks may or may not be agoraphobic Panic Attack? Sudden onset intense fear about bodily symptoms that have no explanation Rapid breathing, trouble swallowing, heart pounding, immense fear, dizziness, feeling detached. School Phobia Often a symptom of other anxiety problems. GAD, separation anxiety, social phobia, agoraphobia, body image disturbances, etc. Usually a symptom, not a disorder Treatment. Treatment includes: Medication Individual and family therapy Medication Anti anxiety Anti depressant Therapy This usually is focused on teaching the ability to reality test intrusive thoughts that contribute to compulsions Some therapists use a increased exposure model