Anxiety Disorders
Extreme levels of fear and anxiety Negatively impact behavior and cognitive processes Anxiety normal response to stress Anxiety disorders – irrational, uncontrollable, and disruptive GAD, Panic Disorder, Phobias, Agoraphobia
Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAD Persistent, uncontrollable and ongoing apprehension Symptoms Fatigue Irritability More likely -women
Panic Disorder Sudden episodes of extreme anxiety Fear of future attacks Symptoms: Pounding heart Rapid breathing Sudden dizziness Lightheadedness Panic attack
Phobias Strong, irrational fear of specific objects or situations Mysophobia Fear of germs Howie Mandel Howie Mandel
10 bizarre phobias
Agoraphobia Irrational fear of public places or open spaces Fear of no escape or help Avoid crowded locations Extreme cases never leave their home video
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD Anxiety producing thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors Time consuming and causes stress Body dysmorphic disorder Hoarding Trichotillomania Hair-pulling disorder Howie Mandel
Hoarding Persistent difficulty and stress with regard to giving up possessions Excessive need to save Causes Personal distress Disrupt normal functioning video
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD Shell shock Military personnel Severe and persistent memory after a traumatic experience Haunting memories, nightmares withdrawal, jumpy anxiety, insomnia Lingers for more than 4 weeks Crash Course