PSYB32H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Reuptake, Fluoxetine, Psychoeducation
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Even in normal people, very few of us go without experiencing some measure of anxiety or fear. Phobia- fear and avoidance of objects or situations that don"t present any real danger. Panic disorder- recurrent panic attacks (dizziness, rapid heart rate, trembling, terror and feelings of impending doom; sometimes accompanied by agoraphobia (fear of being in public places) Generalized anxiety disorder (gad)- persistent uncontrollable worry, often about minor things. Post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)- aftermath of a traumatic experience (experiences arousal, avoidance of stimuli associated with the event, and anxiety recalling the event) Acute stress disorder- same symptoms as ptsd but only lasts for 4 weeks or less. Often, someone with one anxiety disorder meets the diagnostic criteria for another disorder, with the possible exception of ocd. This comorbidity among anxiety disorders arises for 2 reasons: Symptoms of the various anxiety disorders are not entirely disorder specific (perspiration, fast heart rate are among the diagnostic criteria for panic disorder, phobias, and ptsd)
