Anxiety
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
GAD
- is characterized by excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events with no obvious reasons for worry.
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IDENTIFICATION
- Anxiety Disorders were only recognized in 1980 by the American Psychiatric Association.
- Prior to this generic diagnosis of 'stress' or 'nerves'.
- As there was no understanding of the Disorders by the health professionals, few in any people received effective treatment.
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SYMPTOMS
- symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder tend to always expect disaster and can't stop worrying about health, money, family, work, or school.
- Eventually, the anxiety so dominates the person's thinking that it interferes with daily functioning, including work, school, social activities, and relationships.
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MORE SYMPTOMS
- Excessive, ongoing worry and tension An unrealistic view of problems Restlessness or a feeling of being "edgy" Irritability Muscle tension Headaches Sweating Difficulty concentrating Nausea The need to go to the bathroom frequently Tiredness Trouble falling or staying asleep Trembling Being easily startled
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MORE INFO
- Elderly patients tend to experience more physical symptoms, and less intense emotional disruption.
- Drugs may not be the best choice for older patients because they are more prone to side effects.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy is a good first-line psychotherapy for treating generalized anxiety disorder in the elderly
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IMPACT ON OTHERS
- anxiety disorders isolate those who suffer from them, they are also isolating for members of the victim's family.
- family dysfunction caused by anxiety disorder results in the problem becoming further complicated by the psychological and physical reactions of other family members
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GAD AND GMC
- restlessness or feeling keyed up or on edge (2) being easily fatigued (3) difficulty concentrating or mind going blank (4) irritability (5) muscle tension (6) sleep disturbance (difficulty falling or staying asleep, or restless unsatisfying slee
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GAD AND GMC
- Prominent anxiety, Panic Attacks, or obsessions or compulsions pre- dominate in the clinical picture. There is evidence from the history, physical examination, or laboratory findings that the disturbance is the direct physiological consequence of a general medical condition.
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TREATMENTS
- Exposure Therapy exposure therapy is a process for reducing fear and anxiety responses. In therapy, a person is gradually exposed to a feared situation or object, learning to become less sensitive over time. This type of therapy has been found to be particularly effective for obsessive-compulsive disorder and phobias.
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MORE TREATMENTS
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Also known as ACT, this type of therapy uses strategies of acceptance and mindfulness (living in the moment and experiencing things without judgment), along with commitment and behavior change, as a way to cope with unwanted thoughts, feelings, and sensations. ACT imparts skills to accept these experiences, place them in a different context, develop greater clarity about personal values, and commit to needed behavior change.
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EVEN MORE TREATMENTS
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) Often referred to as IPT, interpersonal therapy is a short-term supportive psychotherapy that addresses interpersonal issues in depression in adults, adolescents, and older adults. IPT usually involves 12 to 16 one-hour weekly sessions. The initial sessions are devoted to gathering information about the nature of a person’s depression and interpersonal experience.
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