Generalized Anxiety by Rachel Claringbold https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf en-us 2018-05-11 15:35:01 UTC 2018-05-14 15:28:26 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Clouds.png Classification rachelclaringbold https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/259990216 Anxiety Disorders ]]> 2018-05-11 15:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/259990216 What is it? rachelclaringbold https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/259990795
  •  Condition characterized by 6 months or more of chronic, exaggerated worry and tension that is unfounded or much more severe than the normal anxiety most people experience
  • Fearing the unknown and unforeseen circumstances
  • Unable to make decisions or enjoy life
  • Too preoccupied in internal problems they neglect social relationships. 
  • Trouble dealing with family and friends and fulfilling responsibilities 
  • More they worry-more difficulty they have-more difficulty-more they worry 
  • Avoid the things that give them anxiety completely 
  • Comes on gradually throughout the life cycle
  • Highest risk is between childhood and middle age- woman most likely

    • ]]>     2018-05-11 15:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/259990795     Symptoms rachelclaringbold https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260228519
  • Muscular tension- can't relax
  • Strained face- furrowed brows
  • Poor appetite 
  • Indigestion 
  • Difficulty Sleeping 
  • Fatigue
  • Trembling, feeling twitchy
  • Sweating
  • Stuttering
  • Irritability
  • Persistent worrying about small things
  • Overthinking solutions and plans to worst-case outcomes
  • Seeing situations and events as threatening, when they aren't
  • Fear of making the wrong decision
  • Difficulty concentrating 




    • ]]>     2018-05-13 14:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260228519     Causes rachelclaringbold https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260228839 There are no set causes but some possible ones are:
    • Differences in brain chemistry and function
    • Genetics
    • Differences in the way threats are perceived
    • Development and personality
    ]]>     2018-05-13 14:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260228839     Treatment rachelclaringbold https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260228891 Alternative medicine:
    • Herbal remedies- mixed results
    Lifestyle and home remedies:
    • Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs
    • Healthy eating
    • Relaxation techniques
    • Sleep #1 priority
    • Be physically active

    ]]>     2018-05-13 14:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260228891     Treatment Cont. rachelclaringbold https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260229556 Medications:
    • Antidepressants- short term
    • Lexapro / Cymbalta / Effexor XR / Paxil, Pexeva
    • Buspirone
    • Benzodiazepines
    Psychotherapy:
    • Working with a therapist to reduce anxiety symptoms
    • Short term treatment: Cognitive therapy focuses on teaching specific skills to manage your worries directly and help you return to the activities you have avoided because of GAD gradually

    ]]>     2018-05-13 14:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260229556     Case Study rachelclaringbold https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260229863 Piglet- Winnie the Pooh
    • Lives near the Hundred Acre Wood- constant source of his anxiety 
    • Believes monsters in movies are real
    • Cries when Pooh takes him into forest
    • One episode- scared to go outside
    • Any situation- thinks of how it can go wrong
    • Chronic fear of Heffalumps and Woozles- causes massive anxiety
    • Wrings hands, ears twitch, stutters, stomach aches, shakes
    • Prefers to stay indoors at home 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNjpbmVqnfc&ibss=1

    ]]>     2018-05-13 14:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260229863     rachelclaringbold https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260235908 2018-05-13 15:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260235908 rachelclaringbold https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260236235 2018-05-13 15:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rachelclaringbold/2abbz955nuwf/wish/260236235