Some things I’ve learned in the CBT clinics I’ve been going to regarding anxiety that I thought might be helpful to some.
I need to show that panic disorder one to a lot of people wowTHIS THIS THIS THIS
This is very, very important.
-Orange
I want to add some of my own definitions since I’m doing a research paper on these guys for English (you can ignore me if you want sorry):
Panic Disorder: A person with panic disorder suffers from frequent panic attacks. These are not instances when someone feels scared: having a panic attack literally means your brain is bombarded with fear and the feeling of losing control until one feels like they are dying. This disorder stems from these attacks, and can be very hinder-some, as just knowing that at any moment you may have a panic attack can cause stress. Since these attacks are so intense, one may feel like they must avoid every place where they have had an attack, like a grocery store. Some cases are so extreme that some people, if they had a panic attack in a grocery store, will avoid any store at all.
Social Phobia/ Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD): The obsession of how people think of you. This disorder means that a person will fear being singled out, having too much/any attention, and being embarrassed. These people will constantly be worrying about their social interactions “They may be smiling but they actually hate me.” “I must look like such an idiot and I’m just embarrassing myself.” “Everybody is looking at me: they’re judging me and they all hate me.” These run through everybody’s heads at some point but for someone with SAD, this is the only thing they think about when in a social place. t is not that they choose not to be social or don’t like people: they are terrified of interacting with them. This may limit their social interaction, as many with this disorder will stay away from/be too scared to participate in any situation where embarrassment or humiliation is possible.
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Sufferers of GAD have a slightly less intense form of anxiety, but it is constant throughout the day. This is, as I like to describe it, “a nagging worry that builds up into constant fear.” Sufferers of this disorder can do little without feeling at least uncomfortable. This is a constant fear. GAD is a disorder whose symptoms often include another anxiety disorder, which can impede someone even more.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): These people are not, as most people perceive them, “neat freaks.” An obsession with neatness is a result of their disorder. It is normal for someone to be a neat freak, and many people have habits that they repeat throughout the day. But these are rarely impedimentary. Having OCD means that one is fearful/worrisome of something going wrong, and their rituals throughout the day are often unnecessary. These people feel it is necessary to complete them to feel safe, and often aren’t even aware that what they are doing is hindering their lifestyle.
Specific Phobias: Often irrational fears, these are not to be taken lightly and may cause panic attacks or anxiety attacks. These are serious and sometimes hinder-some fears, and, as mentioned above, should NEVER be exploited for fun.
((adding one more because this one’s important to understand, too))
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD): After someone has had a very traumatic experience (e.g witnessing a fatal plane/car crash), this disorder may develop (sometimes years afterward). This disorder is a fear of the same thing happening again, and feeling at least slightly uncomfortable in any similar situation. This person should NEVER be purposely put in a situation that they feel uncomfortable in, as this can be damaging to their recovery. They need to be treated with respect and patience.
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