Generalized anxiety disorder

Treatment Plan for Generalized Anxiety Disorder This treatment plan is based upon the scenario presented in Unit 4, for client Kristen. According to the criterion set out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), this client has all of the symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, (GAD) 300.02 (F41.1). The presenting symptoms include: excessive worrying, tiredness, irritability, sleeplessness, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating. Her…

Upon this thorough review of Susan’s case and according to the criteria for Generalized Anxiety Disorder described by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM–5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013) this writer would diagnosis Susan with (F41.1) generalized anxiety disorder. There are several reasons for the…

Cau Thoong Psyc 242 Paper 2 – Treatment Plan The patient Elizabeth came in because of a recommendation by her mother. She was experiencing distress, anxiety, and unease because of her parents. About a year ago, the patient overheard her parents talking about getting a divorce, and they would get into very heated arguments. After experiencing this, Elizabeth started to feel very anxious about the divorce, and she started to have an obsession with exercising. Every day, Elizabeth would feel…

dysphoria more than symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder or episode. The period is more than two weeks but aside from criterion A3 (weight gain) and A4 (insomnia) that fit for that diagnosis nothing show in the intake proof for the others symptoms. His anxiety seems to be linked to the financial situation the family is in since he lost his job. More information regarded suffering from excessive anxiety would be needed to lean toward Generalized anxiety disorder. At this time his concern seems…

Case Study The case study will discuss a 52-year-old male client, Samuel, who is suffering obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with good or fair insight. In this paper, this author will illustrate this case and discuss Samuel’s symptoms and diagnosis. In addition, this author will demonstrate evidence-based treatments and analyze potential challenges in therapy. Symptoms and Diagnosis This section will show an explanation of Samuel’s problem and his diagnosis. Samuel presented many features…

History of Present Problem: The patient is a 40-year-old Caucasian female who presents to clinic accompanied by her husband for evaluation and treatment of left ankle pain. The patient was involved in a motor vehicle accident at age 19 and sustained an open fracture and dislocation of left bi-malleolar ankle fracture as well as a torn right anterior cruciate (ACL). She underwent an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of the left ankle fracture emergently. After the left ankle healed, a right…

syndrome primary OA-L ankle and foot, MDD, Single Episode and Generalized Anxiety disorder. 12/08/15 progress note by Mehtani documented that the claimant had been seeing Dr. Desai for a period of time. She has been on a complex medication regimen. The provider is trying to cut down the use of Klonopin and Ambien. The patient was told this was her last prescription. In the meantime, he will try her on Vistaril 25 mg 2-3 times a day for anxiety and panic attacks #90 and trazodone 50 mg at…

Life with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Marisa A. Cinquepalmi Lindenwood University- Belleville Author Note Marisa A. Cinquepalmi, Department of Psychology, Lindenwood University- Belleville. Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Marisa A. Cinquepalmi, Department of Psychology, Lindenwood University- Belleville, Belleville, IL 62226. E-mail: MAC583@lionmail.lindenwood.edu. Life with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder affects approximately 3.1%…

What is anxiety disorder? Anxiety disorders are a category of different mental disorders known by feelings of anxiety, or worry and fear. Having anxiety is not always a bad thing; it’s a normal part of daily life. Everyone faces and goes through at least a little of anxiety. It could include having to present in front of people or even taking a test. Anxiety disorders involve more than just worry and fear for a little while. Someone who has anxiety disorders the anxiety does not go…

Generalized anxiety disorder plays a large role in the lives of those who are diagnosed with this type of mental illness during early adulthood. Learning about GAD symptoms, treatments, and effects can give one a better understanding about what it can possibly feel like to live a life with an anxiety disorder. Anxiousness is not the only symptom that is categorized under an anxiety disorder as some may think. Every person at least once in their life has encountered feeling extremely tensed up…