PSYCH 2AP3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Anxiety Disorder
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** the second most common disorder today in the dsm are anxiety disorders** Fear of separation from the main care taker. Children who can speak but chose not to (or in certain situations) i. e. not speaking when in the presence of women. One of the two most common anxiety disorders. Usually occurs after a panic attack and being scared to have another one. Thinking something bad or embarrassing will happen to you. When people fall into the category of having anxiety, but not any of the other sub-categories. Excessive anxiety (more days than not) for 6 months or more, about several events or activities (i. e. work, school performance etc. ) events or activities (i. e. work, school performance etc. ) Person finds it difficult to control the worry. Accompanied by at least 3 of the following 6 symptoms, more days than not for the last 6 months. Difficulty falling or staying asleep or restless sleep.