Forming the Words Giving anxiety a voice Kit Saltzsieder Capstone 2014
Diagnose and Prescribe
Anxiety: A condition of nervous unrest, common to some degree in most people, but at times reaching the proportions of a psychiatric disorder; for some it is associated with fear of a future catastrophe, while others may be more vague about such thoughts, having what is referred to as “freefloating anxiety.� Panic Disorder: A psychiatric disorder involving distinct episodes of intense anxiety (panic attacks), which develop abruptly and seemingly without any adequate precipitating event. These episodes, which tend to reach highest intensity over a period of a few minutes and last for an unpredictable amount of time, cause consternation to those affected partly because of their unpredictably. Some people have attacks triggered by certain situations, and can learn to avoid triggers.
Psychotherapy Cognitive therapy is a form of treatment that allows the individual to try to stop the onset of a panic attack. There are multiple methods that a patient trains themselves in order to prevent a panic attack from happening or progressing. A factor to most panic attacks or anxiety attacks is the individual being hyper-aware of their body movements or feelings that they may associate with a panic attack, which can often cause another one. Other therapy methods include keeping a journal that includes the circumstances at the occurrence of a panic attack, allowing patient and therapist to study. Psychodynamics This is the observation of the defense mechanisms patients used that are subconsciously triggered to avoid distress.
Natural Medications Vit B-12, Vit B-6, Omega-3 fatty acids are natural occurrences that promote healthy production of serotonin. Prescription Medications Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), Serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), which are used to reduce panic attacks. Each has side effects that effect the daily life of the individual.
Anafranil Asendin Elavil Norpramin Pamelor Sinequan Surmontil Tofranil Vivacitil Celexa Lexapro Luvox Paxil Prozac
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Anti-Panic Agents
Klonopin Xanax Zoloft
Anafranil Asendin Elavil Norpramin Pamelor Sinequan Surmontil Tofranil Vivacitil Celexa Lexapro Luvox Paxil Prozac
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Anti-Panic Agents
Klonopin Xanax Zoloft
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