Symptom Identification & Classification
This anxiety disorder involves repeated panic attacks, chest pain, and fear of losing control.
What is Panic Disorder?
A racing heartbeat, sweating, and shaking are examples of these.
What are physical symptoms of anxiety?
This type of therapy helps people change negative thought patterns.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
Someone with social anxiety may avoid this type of activity because they fear embarrassment.
What are public speaking situations or large social events?
Anxiety can make it difficult for students to do this in class.
What is concentrate or participate?
This disorder causes intense fear of social situations and being judged by others.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
This common cognitive symptom of anxiety causes people to expect the worst possible outcome.
What is catastrophic thinking?
Deep breathing, meditation, and muscle relaxation are examples of these.
What are coping strategies?
Repeatedly checking locks, doors, or homework can be an example of this.
What is a safety behavior or compulsion?
This type of relationship may suffer if a person isolates themselves because of anxiety.
What are friendships or family relationships?
This disorder includes unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors, such as hand washing.
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
People with anxiety may have difficulty focusing because of this symptom.
What is excessive worrying or racing thoughts?
Doctors may prescribe these medications to reduce anxiety symptoms.
What are anti-anxiety medications or antidepressants?
Avoiding school, work, or crowded places may make anxiety do this over time.
What is worsen?
Loud noises, crowded rooms, and stressful events can act as these.
What are triggers?
This disorder involves excessive worry about everyday activities for at least six months.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
This physical symptom often happens during a panic attack and may make someone feel unable to breathe.
What is shortness of breath?
This strategy involves slowly facing fears in a safe and controlled way.
What is exposure therapy?
This term describes when people rely too much on a trusted person to feel safe.
What is reassurance seeking?
This school-related problem may happen when anxiety becomes severe.
What is missing school or lower grades?
This disorder can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
This feeling of being detached from reality can sometimes happen during severe anxiety.
What is dissociation or derealization?
Getting enough sleep, exercise, and healthy food can improve this.
What is mental health or anxiety management?
Avoidance behaviors may provide short-term relief but often increase anxiety in the long term because fears are never this.
What is confronted or challenged?
A supportive environment can help reduce anxiety by making a person feel this.
What is safe, understood, or supported?