RachelSAD

Rachel SAD

1. Describe the differences between specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia. Specific phobia is generic term used to describe an anxiety disorder that amounts to an unreasonable fear for specific objects or situations. Therefore, the affected persons tend to actively avoid direct contact with the object/situations. This fear/anxiety can be triggered both by the presence and the anticipation of the specific object/situation. The person who encounters the situation which they are phobic to will show severe signs of fear and discomfort. In some cases, they will have a panic attack. Social phobia is a diagnosis that refers to excessive anxiety in social situations, which cause abnormal amount of distress that impairs the ability to function in daily life. This can be a specific disorder or a generalized one. In generalized social anxiety disorders, there are often a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being judged by others and being embarrassed/humiliated. These fears are often triggered by perceived/actual scrutiny by others. Agoraphobia is a term used to describe a disorder where, in milder forms, may cause an individual to avoid certain situations and jobs. However, in some cases, the fear increases until the individual becomes depressed and housebound. Occasionally one may be too fearful to come in for treatment.

2. What symptoms do children with generalized anxiety disorder have? One of the most prominent symptoms that children face from anxiety disorder is the fear of performing in front of others. Children also face the severe fear of isolation and separation from others. Some of the children experience muscle tension, tiredness, insomnia, and are stressed mentally.

3. Why is it difficult for individuals with panic disorder to get a correct diagnosis? It’s difficult for individuals with panic disorder to receive a correct diagnosis because the disorder often occurs at the same time as another disorder.

4. Describe the methods used to treat anxiety disorders.

The most commonly used method is the cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation, and medications. Cognitive-behavioral makes the individual ability to cope with very stressful situations.