ANXIETY DISORDER AND

SLEEP DISORDERS
DEFINITION OF ANXIETY
DISORDERS:
 What is an anxiety disorder?
 An anxiety disorder is a type of mental health
condition. If you have an anxiety disorder, you
may respond to certain things and situations with
fear and dread. You may also experience physical
signs of anxiety, such as a pounding heart and
sweating. It's normal to have some anxiety
ANXIETY SYMPTOMS:
 Feeling restless, wound-up, or on-edge.
 Being easily fatigued.
 Having difficulty concentrating.
 Being irritable.
 Having headaches, muscle aches, stomachaches, or
unexplained pains.
 Difficulty controlling feelings of worry.
 Having sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying
asleep.
FACTS!
 FACTS ABOUT ANXIETY DISORDERS
 1.ANXIETY CAN BE GENETIC
 2.ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION ARE LINKED
 3.ANXIETY OFTEN BEGINS IN CHILDHOOD
 4.ANXIETY CAN CAUSE PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
 5.ANXIETY DISORDERS INCREASE RISK OF HEALTH COMPLICATIONS
 6.ANXIETY CAN CAUSE COLD HANDS AND FEET
 7.ANXIETY CAN CAUSE ANGER
 8.ANXIETY CAN CAUSE MEMORY PROBLEMS
 9.WOMEN ARE TWICE AS LIKELY AS MEN TO DEVELOP
 10. AN ANXIETY DISORDER EXERCISE CAN HELP REDUCE ANXIETY
DIAGNOSIS OF ANXIETY DISORDERDS:
 To help diagnose an anxiety disorder, your mental health
provider may, Give you a psychological evaluation. This
involves discussing your thoughts, feelings and behavior to
help pinpoint a diagnosis and check for related
complications. Anxiety disorders often occur along with
other mental health problems — such as depression or
substance misuse — which can make diagnosis more
challenging.
 Compare your symptoms to the criteria in the DSM-5. Many
doctors use the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), published by the
American Psychiatric Association, to diagnose an anxiety
disorder.
HIGH RISK FACTORS:
Risk factors for anxiety disorders include:
 History of mental health disorder.
 Childhood sexual abuse.
 Trauma.
 Negative life events.
 Severe illness or chronic health condition.
 Substance abuse
 Low self-esteem.
TREATMENT FOR ANXIETY DISORDERS:
 1. Medication. Several types of drugs are used to treat anxiety disorders. Discuss the
benefits and drawbacks of each medication with your doctor or psychiatrist to determine
which one is best for you.
• Antidepressants. Modern antidepressants (SSRIs and SNRIs) are usually the first medications
prescribed to someone suffering from an anxiety disorder. SSRIs include citalopram
(Lexapro) and fluoxetine (Prozac). Duloxetine (Cymbalta) and venlafaxine are examples of
SNRIs (Effexor).
• Bupropion. Another type of antidepressant that is commonly used to treat chronic anxiety.
• Other antidepressants. These include tricyclics and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
• Benzodiazepines . Examples are: alprazolam or( xanax) and clonazepam or( klonopin)
• Beta-blockers . A beta blocker may help you during an acute anxiety attack
• Anticonvulsants. Used to prevent seizures in people with epilepsy, this drugs also can relieve
certain anxiety disorder symptoms .
• Buspirone (Buspar). This anti-anxiety drug is sometimes used to treat chronic anxiety
• Antipsychotics. Low doses of these drugs can be added to help make other treatments work
better
 2. Psychotherapy is a type of counseling that teaches you how your emotions influence your
behavior. It's also known as talk therapy. A trained mental health professional listens to and
talks to you about your thoughts and feelings, and suggests ways to understand and manage
them as well as your anxiety disorder.
 Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular type of psychotherapy that teaches you how
to change negative, or panic-inducing, thoughts and behaviors into positive ones. You'll learn
how to approach and manage fearful or worrying situations without becoming anxious. Some
locations provide family CBT sessions
DEFINITION OF SLEEP DISORDERS
What is an Sleep Disorders?
 Sleep disorders (or sleep-wake disorders) involve problems with the
quality, timing, and amount of sleep, which result in daytime
distress and impairment in functioning. Sleep-wake disorders often
occur along with medical conditions or other mental health
conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or cognitive disorders.
SLEEP DISORDER SYMPTOMS:
 Insomnia.
 Narcolepsy.
 Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
 Sleep Apnea
 Anxiety,frustration, and irritation
 Not able to focus and concentrate
 Depression
 Tiredness an fatigue in the daytime
FACTS ABOUT SLEEP DISORDERS:
 1.Sleep Disorders Go Undiagnosed
 2.Sleep Deprivation Is Serious Stuff
 3.Women Are Disproportionately at Risk
 4.Sleep and Chronic Disease Are Intertwined
 5.Insomnia Could Harm Your Brain
 6.Insomnia Can Be Fatal
 7. Insomnia Can Be Hereditary
 8. Exploding Head Syndrome Is an Actual Sleep Disorder
 9. There Are Over 80 Different Sleep Disorders
HIGH-RISK FACTORS OF SLEEP
DISORDERS:

*Being female.
 *Being over the age of 60.
 *Having depression or anxiety.
 *Frequently travelling long distances.
 *Being under a great deal of stress.
 *Working night shifts.
Medical treatments:
 Medical treatment for sleep disturbances might
include any of the following:
 Sleeping pills melatonin supplements allergy or
cold medication medications for any underlying
health issues breathing device or surgery (usually
for sleep apnea) a dental guard (usually for teeth
grinding)
DIAGNOSIS OF SLEEP DISORDERS:
How are sleep disorders diagnosed?
 To make a diagnosis, your health care provider will use
your medical history, your sleep history, and a physical
exam. You may also have a sleep study (polysomnogram).
The most common types of sleep studies monitor and
record data about your body during a full night of sleep.
 Polysomnography, also called a sleep study, is a
comprehensive test used to diagnose sleep disorders.
Polysomnography records your brain waves, the oxygen
level in your blood, heart rate and breathing, as well as
eye and leg movements during the study.
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GOD BLESS YOU!!!