Question

Joey experiences a continuous state of uncontrollable worry and tension. Most of the time, he feels jittery and breathless, even though he doesn't drink coffee. According to the DSM, this disorder is called:_________

a. panic attack.
b. posttraumatic stress disorder.
c. agoraphobia.
d. generalized anxiety disorder.

Answer 1

The correct answer is d. Generalized anxiety disorder.

Step-by-step explanation:

Generalized anxiety disorder also known as GAD is a mental health in which the sufferer is afflicted by a constant and excesive, irrational and in most cases uncontrollable worry about certain events or situations. The symptoms of this disorder manifest both physchologically as well as physically, common symptoms of GAD include Restlessness, irritability, problems concentrating, muscle tension, problems with sleep etc... In Joey's case he is clearly in distress and tension, he continously finds himself in a constant state of worry. he feels jiterry and breathless so we conclude he's suffering from generalized anxiety disorder.