The Case Study of Mary The case study reflects a woman named Mary‚ who has been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Mary looks at everything in life as a stressor and a worry‚ from schoolwork to family dinners (Laureate Education‚ 2012). After conversing with Mary‚ it is evident she has low self-esteem and very critical of herself. She believes others scrutinize everything about her and are just as critical as she is of herself (Laureate Education‚ 2012). This paper will discuss
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The second person was my ex boyfriend. He taught me how to love someone and the type of person I really want in a relationship. What I soon realized about these two people is that they both had psychological disorders. My old best friend had a form of PTSD and my ex had anxiety‚ depression and from what I remember a form of PTSD as well. With both of them‚ I changed their world‚ their symptoms would go away or be lessened with spending time with me. (This sounds very egotistical‚ but they
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be diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. As mentioned in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for social anxiety‚ an individual should experience clear fear or anxiety about one or more social situations in which he or she is being observed and possibly analyzed by others (Criterion A). For instance‚ Mr. Fife’s information‚ he meets criterion A as he mentions how social situations such as speaking to strangers or interacting with others generate clear signs of fear and anxiety. He mentions how he feels
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characteristics of the anxiety disorder and (b) name and (c) describe four anxiety disorders Anxiety disorders are a class of disorders marked by feelings of excessive apprehension and anxiety. There are 5 principle types of anxiety disorders: Generalized anxiety disorder – chronic‚ high level of anxiety not tied to any specific threat. Phobic disorder – persistent irrational fear of object or situation that presents no danger. Panic disorder – recurrent attacks of overwhelming anxiety that occurs
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Anxiety‚ Mood‚ Dissociative‚ Somatoform Disorders The DSM-IV-TR presents diagnostic categories and classifications for the use of identifying and diagnosing mental disorders (Hansell & Damour‚ 2008). This paper will look at the areas of anxiety disorders‚ mood and affective disorders‚ dissociative disorders‚ and somatoform disorders. The probable classifications and symptoms under these categories will also be discussed. In addition‚ an in depth look at a disorder from each category will be dissected
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Social anxiety disorder Understanding SAD Have you ever been in a room full of people and you feel fearful of speaking to others. Do you fear everyone is watching you‚ and that no one is going to talk to you? When you have this fear does your heart race‚ your throat get extremely dry‚ and do your hands become clammy. Rather you have‚ or you have not‚ then the following information will be beneficial. Many people suffer from a disorder called social anxiety. Social Anxiety is described
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Anxiety‚ Somatoform‚ and Dissociative Disorders Outline & Case Analysis The capacity for an individual to have normal socialization and daily function can be altered in disorders such as; anxiety disorder‚ somatoform disorder‚ and dissociative disorder. Each disorder has varying biological‚ behavioral‚ emotional‚ and cognitive components; however‚ the symptoms in each of these disorders can overlap into another disorder. Identifying these components is important for abnormal psychology to develop
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feelings of anxiety from time to time; and sometimes people get so overwhelmed‚ they go into a state panic. Anxiety is actually a normal human reaction to stress. However‚ in severe cases‚ anxiety and panic can become disabling and interfere with everyday living. For an adolescent‚ life is already stressful enough. How does an adolescent‚ then‚ live day to day with one or both of these conditions? This paper will take an in depth look at what anxiety‚ specifically generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)‚ and
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Types of Anxiety Disorders and its Symptoms By Keanne Louise S. Ariola English 1‚ RTA Professor October 11‚ 2013 Types of Anxiety Disorders and its Symptoms People get anxious in their everyday life just by worrying what to eat‚ how to earn money‚ how to finish a work before its deadline‚ how to pass their job interview‚ etc. Anxiety is among the second most common psychiatric disorders among children‚ adolescents and adults. Anxiety disorders
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Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents General Psychology Fall 2013 For those dealing with an anxiety disorder getting help can be difficult for multiple reasons. First‚ distinguishing between normal and abnormal worries and reactions can be difficult for a person. Once a person has realized they need help they face the reality that mental illness is often stigmatized‚ causing those suffering to feel ashamed and embarrassed and scared to reach out for help. They worry
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