Summary NUR2459_Module08_CaseStudy

Anxiety Disorder/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder In this case study of an adolescent named Lauren, there are some clear signs that she is suffering from social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). To start, Lauren is displaying poor eye contact during the interview and this is a common cognitive indicator of social anxiety. Lauren’s constant worry of saying something wrong, and the physical discomfort while presenting in front of a group are also signs of social anxiety. Her excessive fear of embarrassment if she says something wrong interferes with her daily life because she avoids interactions with her peers. This fear also leads to physical side effects, like nausea, while speaking in front of her classmates (Schub & March, 2018). Not only did Lauren display signs of social anxiety disorder, she also appears to be suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as well. Her obsessive thoughts and compulsions started at a young age, and stem from a fear of something bad happening to her