In continuation with above theme a panic disorder is defined as recurring and unexpected and usually begins with a panic attack appearing to come “out of the blue”. The attack is usually an abrupt surge of intense fear or intense discomfort that can reach a peak within minutes and occur in a calm or an anxious state (Hooley, p.188). Indeed, panic attacks can occur in situations where they are least expected, such as during relaxation or even sleep or even in a particular situation. In a study conducted, approximately 80-90 percent of the participants stated that their first panic attack occurred after one or more negative life event (Hooley, p.190). According to the DSM-5 most symptoms of an attack are physical although three are cognitive.
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Others, worry a lot more than that and in addition to different changes in life events including minor events they become excessive and unreasonable in their expectations of life. Came along the diagnosis for these disorders called the generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The DSM-5 states that in order to diagnose this disorder excessive anxiety and worry needs to occur for more days than not and for at least six months. In addition, the individual needs to find it difficult for himself to control the worry and anxiety and show that three or more of the six symptoms listed by the DSM-5 as having been present (Hooley, p.198). People with GAD live in a constant, future oriented mood state of anxious apprehension, chronic tension, worry and diffuse uneasiness that they cannot control (Hooley, p.197). This anxious apprehension is the essence of GAD, leading Barlow and others to refer to GAD as the “basic” anxiety disorder (Roemer et al., 2002; Wells & Butler, 1997). The constant worries of people with GAD can leave them constantly upset and discouraged, because even after they make a decision they are still tormented by the possible outcomes over which they have no control. Most treatment for GAD involves medication or CBT approaches (Hooley,
Others, worry a lot more than that and in addition to different changes in life events including minor events they become excessive and unreasonable in their expectations of life. Came along the diagnosis for these disorders called the generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The DSM-5 states that in order to diagnose this disorder excessive anxiety and worry needs to occur for more days than not and for at least six months. In addition, the individual needs to find it difficult for himself to control the worry and anxiety and show that three or more of the six symptoms listed by the DSM-5 as having been present (Hooley, p.198). People with GAD live in a constant, future oriented mood state of anxious apprehension, chronic tension, worry and diffuse uneasiness that they cannot control (Hooley, p.197). This anxious apprehension is the essence of GAD, leading Barlow and others to refer to GAD as the “basic” anxiety disorder (Roemer et al., 2002; Wells & Butler, 1997). The constant worries of people with GAD can leave them constantly upset and discouraged, because even after they make a decision they are still tormented by the possible outcomes over which they have no control. Most treatment for GAD involves medication or CBT approaches (Hooley,