Case study for anxiety disorders – Adam 2024
Case study for anxiety disorders – Adam 2024 Adams condition has produced many changes in his behavior. One big change has been in Adam's relationships with others. Based on Adam's case, what is a plausible reason for him to start avoiding his friends? -Answer-Having an attack in front of them would cause him to feel extreme embarrassment One important consideration when trying to determine whether someone has a psychological disorder is the extent to which his or her life has been disrupted. Adam's condition is disrupting several kinds of functioning. What kind of physical impact has Adam's change in his behavior produced? -Answer-Adam is putting himself at risk for developing alcohol dependency Present symptoms -Answer-Has recurring unexpected panic attacks has experienced at least 1 month of worry or anxiety about future panic attacks or their implications Based on the full diagnostic criteria listed by the DSM-5 for anxiety disorders, Adam appears to meet the criteria for the diagnosis of -Answer-Panic disorder with agoraphobia
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