Phobias, Personality Disorders, and Panic attacks. Christen Morris, Marsadis Chambers, and Travis Cooley (7B) Phobia Definition: Anxiety that is related to a specific situation or object. Physical Symptoms Physical Symptoms: Difficulty Breathing Racing or Pounding Heart Chest Pain or Tightness Trembling or Shaking Feeling Dizzy or Lightheaded A Churning Stomach Hot or Cold Flashes Sweating Fear of Spiders 1. Ophidiophobia Fear Of Snakes 1. Acrophobia Fear of Heights 1. Agoraphobia Types of Phobias www.phobialist.com 1. Arachnophobia 6.) Astraphobia ● Fear of Thunderstorms 7.) Claustrophobia ● Fear of Small Spaces 8.) Mysophobia ● Fear of Germs 9.) Aerophobia ● Fear of Flying 10.) Trypophobia ● Fear of Holes Personality Disorders Definition: display rigid patterns of behavior that make it difficult for them to get along with others Symptoms of personality disorders Unstable fragile self-image Unstable and intense relationships Up and down moods, often as a reaction to interpersonal stress Suicidal behavior or threats to self-injury Too sensitive to criticism or rejection Disregard for others needs or feelings Treatments for personality disorders Depending on your needs and type of personality disorder, treatment may include: Psychotherapy- During psychotherapy, you learn about your condition and talk about your mood, feelings, thoughts and behaviors with a mental health provider. Medications-Antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotic medications, anti-anxiety medications. Hospitalization- This is generally recommended only This would be a treatment, because Charlie apologized like a good friend and had a little Faith in her and it turned to be a good outcome. Panic Attack Definition: feeling of intense fear and strong desire Symptoms ● shortness of breath or hyperventilation ● Choking feeling ● Sweating ● Nausea or upset stomach Treatment: Medications Antidepressants which can be prescribed by a doctor or therapist Benzodiazepines is a drug that is only proscribed by a doctor Symptoms Treatments Work Effort Travis-Slides 3, 4, 11, 12, 13 Christen-Slides 4, 7, 8, 9, 13 Marsadis-Slides 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13