PSYCH 2AP3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Panic Disorder, Startle Response, Bipolar Disorder
19 Sep 2016
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Excessive worry, more days than not for 6 mo or more about several events or activities. Not due to subtances, other medical or mental disorder. Causes clinical distress in social, occupational and other areas. Recurring, unexpected panic attacks associated with somatic symptoms and intense fear or discomfort (peaking within 10 min) associated with at. Annual prevalence is have lower spontaneous remission rates. Highly comorbid with agoraphobia, anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. 50% have mild sweating, shortness of breath, chest pain, 13-20% have severe paresthesia, dizziness, fear of work. Beta adrenergic over stimulation: b- dying or losing blockers don"t work control, derealisation though. 70% have panic substance, medical or attack with sodium mental disorder lactate infusion. Increased has been following by sympathetic tone, persistent concern about recurring panic slower adaptation to repeated stimuli, high attacks and consequences and significant behavioural changes related to the attacks startle response. Psychodynamic: recurrence of separation anxiety (20-50% had separation anxiety as children)
