Phobias, Personality Disorders, and Panic attacks.

Christen Morris, Marsadis Chambers, and Travis Cooley

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Definition: Anxiety that is related to a specific situation or object.

Phobia

Physical Symptoms

Physical Symptoms:

Difficulty Breathing

Racing or Pounding Heart

Chest Pain or Tightness

Trembling or Shaking

Feeling Dizzy or Lightheaded

A Churning Stomach

Hot or Cold Flashes

Sweating

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1. Arachnophobia

Fear of Spiders

2. Ophidiophobia

Fear Of Snakes

3. Acrophobia

Fear of Heights

4. Agoraphobia

Fear of Open Spaces

5. Cynophobia

Fear of Dogs

6.) Astraphobia● Fear of

Thunderstorms7.) Claustrophobia● Fear of Small

Spaces8.) Mysophobia● Fear of Germs9.) Aerophobia● Fear of Flying10.) Trypophobia● Fear of Holes

Personality DisordersDefinition: display rigid patterns of behavior that make it difficult for them to get along with others

Symptoms of personality disorders

Unstable fragile self-image

Unstable and intense relationships

Up and down moods, often as a reaction to interpersonal stress

Suicidal behavior or threats to self-injury

Too sensitive to criticism or rejection

Disregard for others needs or feelings

Lack of remorse for behavior

Treatments for personality disordersDepending on your needs and type of personality disorder, treatment may include:

Psychotherapy- During psychotherapy, you learn about your condition and talk about your mood, feelings, thoughts and behaviors with a mental health provider.

Medications-Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotic medications, anti-anxiety medications.

Hospitalization- This is generally recommended only when you aren't able to care for yourself properly or when you're in immediate danger of harming yourself or someone else.

This would be a treatment, because Charlie apologized like a good friend and had a little Faith in her and it turned to be a good outcome.

Panic Attack

Definition: feeling of intense fear and strong desire

Symptoms

● shortness of breath or hyperventilation

● Choking feeling

● Sweating

● Nausea or upset stomach

● Feeling dizzy, light-headed, or faint

Treatment: Medications

Antidepressants which can be prescribed by a doctor or therapist

Benzodiazepines is a drug that is only proscribed by a doctor

Therapy

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Symptoms Treatments

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Work Effort

Travis-Slides 3, 4, 11, 12, 13

Christen-Slides 4, 7, 8, 9, 13

Marsadis-Slides 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13