Phobias, Personality Disorders, and Panic attacks. Christen Morris, Marsadis Chambers, and Travis Cooley (7B)
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
Types of Phobias 1.Arachnophobia Fear of Spiders 1.Ophidiophobia Fear Of Snakes 1.Acrophobia Fear of Heights 1.Agoraphobia Fear of Open Spaces 1.Cynophobia Fear of Dogs 6.) Astraphobia ●Fear of Thunderstorms 7.) Claustrophobia ●Fear of Small Spaces 8.) Mysophobia ●Fear of Germs 9.) Aerophobia ●Fear of Flying 10.) Trypophobia ●Fear of Holes
Personality Disorders Definition: 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 disorders Depending 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
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