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Anxiety Disorder Flow Chart
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Definition
Treatment ( Psychotherapy )
Treatment ( Pharmacotherapy )
Generalized Anxiety Disorder ( GAD ) is characterized by free-floating anxiety that seems to be a constant feature of daily existence. GAD can range from mild nervousness to a continuous feeling of dread. There may be somatic symptoms, muscle tension, muscle aches, or shaky feelings. GAD is frequently related to another disorder. ( E.g., Dysthymic, Major Depression, Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, Specific Phobia, or Substance Abuse ) Irritable Bowel Syndrome and headaches may accompany GAD.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a real illness that requires attention from a qualified healthcare professional. If you are experiencing symptoms and think you may have GAD, or if you want to access specific information about this disorder, follow the links below.
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ONSET:
COMMON: Childhood to adolescence.
LESS COMMON: Reports they have had symptoms all their life.
Diagnostic Criteria - Mental Health made easy.
NOT DUE TO A SUBSTANCE, GENERAL MEDICAL CONDITION, OR OTHER DISORDER.
SEE: CAUSING ANXIETY.
For at least six months the person had more days full of anxiety and apprehension then not.
There is difficult dealing with the anxiety and apprehension.
Have three or more of the following associated with the anxiety and apprehension:
1. Restlessness or feeling on edge.
2. Get tired easily.
3. Concentration problems and mind going blank.
4. Irritability.
5. Muscle tension.
6. Problems falling or staying asleep.
Anxiety and apprehension not associated with another disorder. (E.g., drug abuse, general medical condition, medication, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Specific Phobia )
Must be impairment in important areas of functioning. (E.g., work, social life, ... )
Alprazolam Intensol
Alzapam
Ativan
BuSpar
Centrax
Equanil
Inderal
Inderal LA
Klonopin
Lexapro ( Lexaprotm )
Libritabs
Librium
Lipoxide
Luvox
Meprospan
Miltown
Neuramate
Novo-Alprazol
Paxil
Paxipam
Serax
T-Quil
Tranxene
Tranxene - SD
Tranxene T
Valium
Valrelease
Versed
Xanax
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