Panic Attacks
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression
Bulimia
Anorexia Nervosa
Substance Related Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- discrete start and finish
- intense, but typically last less than 30 minutes
- symptoms include but are not limited to:
- palpitations, sweating, shaking, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, dizziness, fear of losing control or of dying, chills, hot flashes, etc.
- can result in anxiety about where/when future panic attacks will occur
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- excessive, constant anxiety/worry about many things
- very difficult to control or turn off the worry process
- symptoms include but are not limited to:
- restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbance
Social Anxiety Disorder
- extreme/irrational concern about being negatively evaluated by others
- sometimes (but not always) manifests as shyness
- may lead to avoidance of feared situations, or endurance but with extreme distress
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- obsessions = intrusive, anxiety-provoking thoughts
- compulsions = behaviors that attempt to relieve anxiety
- you want to stop thinking about the obsession but can’t
- common types of obsessions
- contamination, aggressive impulses, sexual content, somatic concerns, need for symmetry
- common types of compulsions
- checking, ordering/arranging, counting, washing
Depression
- feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, difficulty making decisions, etc.
- change in eating/sleeping patterns, energy loss, etc.
- ex: may sleep much more than normal, shower infrequently
- may result in anhedonia (inability to feel pleasure), irritability, anger, acute sadness, etc
- overall negative perception on life
- tendency to blame self, believe that things will never get better, etc.
Bulimia
- binging behavior à consuming extreme amounts of food during a discrete period of time
- often takes place in secret
- sense of being out of control
- feelings of guilt or shame
- compensatory behaviors à purging, fasting, starving, vomiting, excessive exercise, use of laxatives, etc.
- do NOT have to throw up to have bulimia
Anorexia Nervosa
- negative body evaluations AND a disturbance in self-perception
- you may be very underweight, but not process it as such
- intense fear of gaining weight
- severe restriction of food intake
- may result in an obsession with food
- example: you cook but do not eat the food
Substance Related Disorders
- substance taken in larger amounts or over longer period than intended
- persistent desire to cut down or unsuccessful efforts
- lots of time on activities related to obtaining, using, or recovering
- strong cravings
- may result in difficulties fulfilling obligations, social or interpersonal problems, etc.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- inattention
- forgetfulness, zoning out, difficulties with organization, easily distracted, constant careless mistakes, failure to focus, etc.
- hyperactivity
- inability to sit still, excessive talking, difficulty waiting turns, constant interrupting, fidgety, etc.