What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is our body’s response to _____ and _______.
Stress and danger.
Where can anxiety come from? a) Trauma; b) Phobias; c) Genetics; d) All of the above
What is D, all of the above.
When we are faced with a threatening event, our bodies give us a surge of adrenaline.
True; When faced with a threatening event such as a physical attack or a natural disaster, most people feel anxiety or fear. Our bodies give us a surge of adrenaline, and our instincts take over. This gives us the strength we need to get out of the situation and survive.
Does a lack of social support increase or decrease a patient's risk of developing an anxiety disorder?
Increase. Patient's with a lack of support are more likely to develop an anxiety disorder.
What is the difference between an anxiety disorder and stress?
The difference is that in an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.
Which of the following are healthy things you can do to cope with anxiety? a)Exercise b)Drinking alcohol c) Keep it to yourself; d) Evaluation by healthcare professionals.
A&D, There are some things you can do on your own to help keep you feeling better. Regular exercise, eating well, managing stress, spending time with friends and family, meditation, and monitoring your use of alcohol and other drugs can help keep anxiety from getting worse or coming back. Evaluations by the PCP.
Anxiety disorders are the same thing as problems with stress.
False; anxiety and stress problems can have a lot in common. The difference is that in an anxiety disorder, the symptoms are extreme and don’t go away once the stress is over.
Name two different things patient's can do about anxiety.
Counseling, CBT, medications, and support groups.
Name at least two different types of anxiety disorders.
Generalized anxiety disorder; panic disorder; post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); social anxiety disorder; separation anxiety; specific phobias; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
What factors can put a patient at greater risk of developing an anxiety disorder? a) Gender; b) Social Support; c) Personality Factors; d) All of the above
D, all of the above.
OCD is when a person experiences extreme or unreasonable terror when confronted with a certain object, situation, or activity. This terror can lead to a strong need to avoid that object or situation.
False; This would be specific phobias. OCD is when a person has recurring, unpleasant thoughts (these are called obsessions), like thinking their hands are always dirty. As a result, they may develop repetitive and time-consuming behaviours to try and reduce anxiety or distress (these are called compulsions), like washing their hands hundreds of times a day.
Are phobias considered a type of anxiety disorder? If yes, then name the types of phobias.
Yes. A phobia is an excessive and persistent fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that is generally not harmful. Patients know their fear is excessive, but they can't overcome it. These fears cause such distress that some people go to extreme lengths to avoid what they fear. Examples are public speaking, fear of flying, or fear of spiders.
Social phobia, agoraphobia, and specific phobias.
Name 3 positive coping strategies for dealing with anxiety.
Stress management techniques, such as meditation, can be helpful. Exercise and support groups can provide an opportunity to share experiences and coping strategies.
Anxiety is the most common type of mental disorder, affecting ____% of the US population in any given year. a)6%; b)33%; c)12%; d)19%
D, 19%.
Anxiety is not heritable/genetic.
False; anxiety can be passed on genetically. If a patient's immediate or extended family has had problems with anxiety, then they may be more likely to develop an anxiety.
When does anxiety become a problem?
When it interferes with the patient's everyday activities, such as such as performing job.
What is the cause of anxiety disorders? What are the risk factors that put an individual at greater risk of developing an anxiety disorder? Name at least three.
The causes of anxiety disorders are currently unknown but likely involve a combination of risk factors, including genetics, age, gender, environmental, psychological, and developmental. Anxiety disorders can run in families, suggesting that a combination of genetic and environmental stresses can produce the disorders.
The patient may have an anxiety disorder if?
a) It lasts for days; b) It develops into a constant feeling of itchiness; c) It begins to affect your everyday work/daily life; d) All of the above
C. When anxiety lasts for weeks or months, develops into a constant sense of dread, or begins to affect your everyday life, then the patient may have an anxiety disorder.
What type of anxiety disorder is it when someone has persistent and excessive worry that interferes with daily activities. This ongoing worry and tension may be accompanied by physical symptoms, such as restlessness, feeling on edge or easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, or problems sleeping. Often, the worries focus on everyday things such as job responsibilities, family health, or minor matters such as chores, car repairs, or appointments.
Generalized anxiety disorder.
When you're anxious, all your other senses are diminished.
False; adrenaline increases due to the fight or flight response, which causes senses become more alert.
Is any type of anxiety healthy?
Yes, some anxiety from time to time is normal and healthy; it can help motivate us and help get us out of tough situations.