Amy, age 38, is a worrier. She is restless, irritable and has difficulty concentrating. She worries that she worries so much and isn’t always sure what it is that she is worried about. She can’t let her husband or children leave the house without making them call her regularly to reassure her that they are ok. Her husband is growing weary of her fretting. Her children can’t understand what all the fuss is about. Their impatience with her only makes her worry more.
Amy has Generalized Anxiety Disorder which means that the person finds it difficult to keep worrisome thoughts from interfering with everyday activities, and has a hard time stopping the worrying. Adults that are diagnosed with this disorder often worry about household responsibilities and the unlikely happening events to thier children.
I reccommend that she take things one step at a time. Start small with doing everyday things and work her way up. Instead of having her children call too much have them slowly start cutting down and work their way to a timing that she is most comfortable with. The family should start to work with thier mother instead of against her to try to lessen the weight that she carries. They should start to be a little more patient and understanding and help her find a good balance.
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6 comments:
i agree with your treatment :)
it seems like she takes on too many things at once, which from personal experience i know can be overwhelming.
great post =)
I agree that your treatment could work, but I'd also probably have recommended some kind of professional help. Good diagnosis.
Good blog! you explained the procedure for treatment well
I like your recommendation of her treatment. It is better for the patient to relieve her stress.
I looked at this one before and agree with the diagnosis. Your treatment is also very thoughtout
I like how you would treat this patient. Good blog.
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