ANXIETY

Warm-up #31. How is anxiety disorder different

than just feeling anxious or worried?

2. List three things that make you feel anxious or worried.

3. Beside each, list how often you feel anxious or worried about that stressor.

4. How do you cope/deal when you feel anxious or worried?

An uneasy feeling or the act of worrying

about what may happen

An uneasy feeling or the act of

worrying about what may happen

Causes?

oFinancial stressoCompetitionsoSerious medical illnessoEmotional trauma

Causes?oFamily ProblemsoHormonal changesoPersonal relationshipsoSide effects of medicationoStress from work/schooloUse of an illicit drug

Symptoms?

oTremblingoFlushed faceoFeeling powerlessoFeeling apprhensive

Symptoms?oStomach achesoHeadacheoSweatingoIncreased heart rateoMuscular tensionoBreathing rapidly (hyperventilation)

Effects?

oUnable to accomplish goalsoGrades dropping/work declineoPoor healthoIncreased tension in relationships

Symptoms?Anxiety effects both mind

and body.

Signs of Excessive Anxiety• Have feelings of fear or worry most of the

time• Be easily distracted and have difficulty

concentrating• Have muscle tension and be unable to relax• Have changes in appetite• Have difficulty falling asleep• Experience physical symptoms such as

headache or upset stomach

Types of Anxiety

1. Generalized Anxiety Disorder

2. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

3. Panic Disorder4. Post Traumatic Stress

Disorder5. Social Phobia

• Definition: Severe, ongoing anxiety that interferes with day to day activities.

• Treatment methods: medication and/or therapy

General Anxiety Disorder(GAD)

• Definition: OCD is an anxiety disorder that leads people to performing repetitive tasks that interfere with everyday life.

• Treatment Methods: medication and behavioral therapy

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder(OCD)

Panic Disorder

•Definition: An involuntary anxiety or “panic” attack, triggering severe physical reactions.

• Treatment Methods: medication and/or therapy

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Definition: A mental health condition that is triggered by a terrifying event. Symptoms may include nightmares, flashbacks and severe anxiety.

• Treatment Methods: therapy and or medication

Social Phobia(Social Anxiety Disorder)

• Definition: Social phobia is a strong fear of being judged by others and of being embarrassed. • Similar to GAD, Social Phobia can also interfere with day to

day activities.

• Treatment methods: medication and or therapy/counseling

Thinking Activity• You will be given a scenario• Please write down the answers to the following:

1. What is the cause of the anxiety?2. Is this normal or excessive anxiety?3. Why or why not?4. List at least 3 symptoms this person is experiencing or might

experience due to their anxiety?5. What can the person do to help control the anxiety?

• Be prepared to present your answers to the class.• When you are finished, sit quietly and review your vocabulary

for Unit #1.

Exit Ticket

1. What is the difference between stress and anxiety?

2. Describe the difference between normal anxiety and excessive anxiety.