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ANXIETY DISORDERS
Dr David Schaefer
History
Normal anxiety: - evolutionary - alerting signal - interpersonal
Pathological: - most common
- selective attention - Yerkes Dobson
Classification
Generalised anxiety disorder Panic disorder Agorophobia Specific phobia Social phobia OCD PTSD Substance induced anxiety disorder
Panic Attack Discrete period of intense fear/discomfort Starts suddenly, peaks at 10 mins Palpitations Sweating Trembling/shaking SOB/choaking Chest pain Nausea Dizzy/fainting Derealization/detached Fear losing control ,dying Paraesthsia, chills
Panic Disorder
Recurrent unexpected panic attacks Worry about additional panic attacks Worry about consequences Behavioural change
Treatment Panic Disorder
Emergency- Benzos First line- SSRI (delayed effect) 2nd line- MAOI
- Mirtazepine
- TCA- imipramine, clomip
- Venlafaxine
- Epilim
Panic Disorder-Therapy
Psychoeducation Cognitive- ‘false alarm’ Relaxation- muscular, imagery Breathing
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessions- recurrent intrusive thoughts, impulses, images. Recognise thoughts are their own
Compulsions- repetitive behaviours/mental acts in response to obsession or rule. Include:
- handwashing, ordering, checking,praying, repeating words, counting
Compulsion aimed at reducing stress/preventing event
Treatment OCD
SSRI or Clomipramine Add Neuroleptic Citalopram and Clomipramine Mirtazepine and SSRI
Therapy OCD
Exposure CBT
Obsessive Compulsive Related Disorders OCD Body Dysmorphic Disorder Hoarding Disorder (new to DSM V) Trichotillomania Excoriation (skin picking) Substance induced Obsessional jealousy
PTSD
Exposure to traumatic event Reexperienced: Recurrent recollections Dreams FlashbacksAvoidanceEmotional numbing/detachmentHyperarousal- sleep, irritability,startle reflex
Treament PTSD
SSRI Add neuroleptic Mirtazepine Venlafaxine ? CMZ, clonidine, lamictin, Epilim ? Benzos
Therapy PTSD
Cognitive- world unsafe Exposure therapy- conditioned fear response
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing
Behavioural- breathing, progressive muscular relaxation
Specific Phobia
Marked fear specific object/situation Exposure provokes anxietyb response Avoidance Realises fear unreasonable
Treatment- exposure therapy
- ?B-blockers
Social Anxiety Disorder Fear of social/performance situations Fears humiliation/embarrassment Exposure causes anxiety Avoidance Anxious anticipation Blushing
Treatment- emergency- Benzos -1st line- SSRI - B-blocker- performance - Buspirone - Venlafaxine - Epilim
Therapy SAD
CBT- mind reading Exposure therapy
Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Excessive anxiety and worry Unable to control worry Symptoms- restlesness - fatigue - poor concentration - irritability - muscular tension - insomnia- Common- prevalence 5-8%- women>men- Many seek help other specialities
Treatment GAD
Benzos?- sort-term 2-4 weeks Stessum SSRI- start low dose Mirtazepine Venlafaxine B-blockers ?neuroleptics
Therapy GAD
Psycho-education CBT Exercise Relaxation
Summary
Common Disorders Often Missed High comorbidity Often missed Treatment medication and therapy