Associated symptoms | Fear of loss in children

Associated symptoms In addition to the actual anxiety that occurs with this emotional disorder, other symptoms can also be associated with it. These include: . Behavioral changes such as loud screaming and outbursts of anger in the face of an impending brief separation, for example on the way to kindergarten, Physical symptoms, such as abdominal … Associated symptoms | Fear of loss in children

Test anxiety

Introduction A fear that cannot be overcome and that is triggered by examination situations or circumstances that are perceived as an examination is called examination anxiety. It can be caused by previous bad experiences (e.g. if you have already fallen through an exam), fears from other people’s stories (e.g. if you hear that it is … Test anxiety

Diagnosis | Test anxiety

Diagnosis Since in test anxiety many different factors interact and influence the course of the disease, a clear diagnosis is not easy to make. Especially in childhood and adolescence, a hidden or undetected attention and concentration disorder can be confused with test anxiety.Important for the diagnosis is a detailed discussion with the affected persons and … Diagnosis | Test anxiety

Generalized anxiety disorder

Synonyms anxiety disorder, phobia, aversion Definition A generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by a diffuse anxiety with tension, anxiety and apprehension about everyday events and problems over a period of at least six months, accompanied by many other psychological and physical symptoms. Epidemiology About 4% of the total population suffer from generalized anxiety disorder. Women … Generalized anxiety disorder

Panic Attacks

Note The topic panic attack belongs to our topic family “AnxietyAnxiety Disorder”. You can find general information on this topic at Fear Synonyms anxiety, panic disorder, panic Definition A panic attack is the sudden occurrence of a physical and mental alarm reaction of unclear cause, usually lasting only a few minutes, without appropriate external cause. … Panic Attacks

Therapy | Panic Attacks

Therapy The so-called behavioral therapy has proven to be a psychotherapeutic method for the treatment of panic disorder. The central approach of the therapy must be to break the vicious circle. For example, typical symptoms of panic disorder such as shortness of breath can be provoked by controlled physical exertion or increased rapid breathing. Here, … Therapy | Panic Attacks

Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Introduction In the vernacular, claustrophobia is the fear of enclosed spaces. However, this definition is not complete. Also for the so-called agoraphobia is used as a synonym claustrophobia. Here the patient is afraid of situations in which he is defenselessly exposed to embarrassing symptoms or helpless circumstances. The psychiatric background for both anxiety disorders is … Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Therapy | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia

Therapy The therapeutic measures depend on the form of claustrophobia and on the individual experience of anxious situations. The aim of a therapy should be to minimize the patient’s suffering and to get rid of the avoidance behaviour. Thereby, both a treatment without medication and a pharmacological (medicinal) therapy strategy can be used. The combination … Therapy | Agoraphobia and claustrophobia