ENERALIZED ANXIETY

DISORDERS (GAD) Kelompok skill 7 Psikiatri

DEFINITION
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be
mild or severe
This disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry.
Worrying is difficult to control
Its chronic and exaggerated worry and tension, even though
nothing seems to provoke it. Having this disorder means always
anticipating disaster, often worrying excessively about health,
money, family, or work. Sometimes, though, the source of the worry
is hard to pinpoint
WHAT IS ANXIETY ?
Anxiety is a normal human emotion which is triggered
when we perceive threats of harm.

Anxiety can be both normal and abnormal :

When it is normal it protects us from harm by warning
us of threats or it makes us perform at a high level.
When it is abnormal it causes us distress, harm, and
interferes with our lives, often not protecting us and
decreasing our performance levels.
 SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS
Physical

Psychological GAD can also have a number of physical symptoms, including:

dizzines
tiredness

restlessness a noticeably strong, fast or irregular heartbeat (palpitations)

muscle aches and tension
a sense of dread
trembling or shaking
feeling constantly "on dry mouth
edge" excessive sweating
difficulty concentrating shortness of breath
stomach ache
Irritability
feeling sick
headache
Pins and needles
difficulty falling or staying asleep (insomnia)
HOW TO DIAGNOSE
 TREATMENT
psychological therapy : Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
medication: SSRI, Benzodiazepine, buspiron, pregabalin
Psychotherapies : relaxation therapy, supportive psychotherapy, or mindfulness
therapy
help reduceanxiety :
going ona self-help course,
exercising regularly,
stopping smoking,and
cutting down on the amount of alcohol and caffeine you drink.
Indications for hospitalization include the following
Severe functional impairment (cannot meet own daily needs)
Suicide or homicide risk
Social skills deficits
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