Anxiety Disorders

Overview

Anxiety disorders include GAD, panic, social phobia with excessive fear and avoidance.

Symptoms

• •Worry
• •Restlessness
• •Palpitations
• •Panic attacks

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓DSM-5 criteria
• ✓GAD-7
• ✓Rule out hyperthyroidism

Treatments

• →SSRI/SNRI
• →CBT
• →Short-term benzodiazepines
• →Breathing exercises

Risk Factors