PSY 354 Study Guide - Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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The anxiety response what is happening physiologically in terms of nervous system (autonomic, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and what they do) (text) Physical- increased heart rate, fatigue, increased respiration, nausea, upset stomach, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, tension, vomiting, sweating. When someone perceives or anticipates danger, fight or flight kicks in, activating these mechanisms. Adrenaline is released, and the entire metabolism is used leaving he person tired after. Cognitive- thoughts of being scared or hurt, self-critical thoughts, difficulty concentrating, images of harmed loved ones, blanking out forgetfulness. Once fight or flight is activate brain is dedicated to finding threat. When no threat is found thoughts turn inwards, making person feel crazy. Behavioral- avoidance, crying/screaming, nail biting, stuttering, twitching, clenched jaw, fidgeting. We want to attack but we inhibit crazy behaviors but they escape in other forms. Know enough about symptoms of each anxiety disorder to distinguish them from the other anxiety disorders.
