Lydia+Ahn+SAD

1. Describe the differences between specific phobias, social phobias, and agoraphobia. Social phobia is a phobia of being isolated and ashamed. In extreme cases, one can be affected so drastically that they may have no relationships at all, which makes them feel alone. People who have social phobia have a fear of being negatively evaluated by others in social public places. They feel powerless against their disorder. Physical effects are blushing, profuse sweat, trembling, nausea, fast heartbeat, dizziness, etc. Specific phobia is people who have a phobia of common places, objects, and situations. They, too, feel powerless to stop this, although this fear may not make sense. This has different effects than social phobias like disrupting daily routines, being less productive, reducing self-esteem, and more. Specific phobias can be animals, insects, heights, thunder, driving, elevators, etc. Lastly, agoraphobia is the fear of public places or open spaces. This is often correlated with panic disorder. People who have agoraphobia have a fear of places where immediate escape or safety is difficult.

2. What symptoms do children with generalized anxiety disorder have?

Physical symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder are muscle tension, fatigue, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, irritability, edginess, and diarrhea. People with GAD have a constant worry about everything things such as family, money, work, etc.

3. Why is it difficult for individuals with panic disorder to get a correct diagnosis? Many are embarrassed to tell anyone about their disorder, even doctors, so they suffer in silence. It's also difficult because many symptoms are relevant to illnesses like heart disease, thyroid disease, and breathing problems, so they make many visits to the emergency room, thinking they have a life-threatining illness. From them on, it takes months or years receiving the correct diagnosis.

4. Describe the methods used to treat anxiety disorders. Some therapies can treat anxiety disorders such as cognitive therapy, relaxation, and medication. Cognitive therapy changes unwanted thoughts, behavioral therapy makes one take control of unwanted thoughts, and relaxation helps on deal with physical effects.