ANXIETY DISORDERS

ABSTRACT
Anxiety disorders are the most frequent psychiatric disturbances throughout our lives, are
mainly characterized by excessive fear of situations that pose no real danger. These
conditions are resource health and are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The
neurobiological basis of anxiety disorders is in the alterations of brain circuitry of fear. This
circuit is the most studied since Pavlov, now with brain imaging fMRI and PET.
Key words: Anxiety disorders, comorbidity, brain circuits.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of anxiety disorders is based on medical history. First a medical or
neurological etiology is ruled out. hen it is necessary to establish a nosological category,
very important for these patients who have suffered for years from anxiety, with a
significant impact on their lifestyles and adaptation.
Treatment
Most patients require outpatient management and cases are rare. that warrant
hospitalization. A detailed general medical and psychiatric evaluation should be performed
before initiating management. Once the clinical diagnosis and medical conditions and
substance use have been ruled out, management should be initiated biopsychosocial, that is,
it merits the use of drugs, psychotherapeutic techniques and sociotherapy. Any treatment
directed at the anxious patient should be started in a warm environment, which provides
support and care to it. How is it a disorder chronic, the treatments already received must
first be clarified. Obviously not It is a good idea to start the same approach that has been
ineffective in the past.
The goal of treating anxiety disorders is to relieve symptoms of the patient, preventing
relapses and ensuring an adequate global functioning that allows him to work or study
normally. A therapeutic alliance should be established and psychoeducation of the patient,
his family and environment about the disorder of specific anxiety.
conclusion
Anxiety and fear are common phenomena to human beings. They produce discomfort in
those who suffer from it, but it is not always possible to identify the reason, unlike the fear
that occurs because of something perceptible. Anxiety improves under normal conditions
performance and adaptation to the environment.
 what is anxiety?
 how can it be diagnosed?
 The goal of treating anxiety disorders is?
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