Characteristics of Anxiety Disorders

Hard Mental Health Concepts Anxiety Disorders

A 28-year-old female is at a psychiatric clinic for evaluation of anxiety symptoms that have increasingly impacted her daily life over the past 6 months. She reports persistent worry about various aspects of her life, including work, health, and relationships, and experiences physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and sweating during moments of heightened anxiety. Based on her presentation, the nurse is considering common characterized features of anxiety disorders.

Which of the following characteristics are associated with anxiety disorders? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Excessive fear or anxiety that is disproportionate to the situation.

Avoidance of situations that may trigger anxiety.

Physical symptoms such as palpitations, muscle tension, and insomnia.

Feelings of impending doom or danger.

Perfectionism and obsessive tendencies.

A history of childhood trauma and neglect.

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