Question

Rishi, a college student, complains that he feels apprehensive and fearful most of the time but doesn't know why. Without warning, his hears begins to pound, his hands get icy, and he breaks out in a cold sweat. Rishi most likely suffers from a(n): dysthymic disorder dysthymic disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder generalized anxiety disorder generalized anxiety disorder phobia phobia

Answer 1

Generalized anxiety disorder

Step-by-step explanation:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

This is simply defined as having constant anticipation of disaster a lot even when nothing seems to trigger it.(apprehensive expectation). It is worrying and which is accompanied mostly by physical symptoms such as trembling, muscle tension, headache, and nausea.

It is characterized by excessive anxiety mostly in all circumstances and worry about anything at all(in general)

Its Symptoms includes

1. The act of feeling restless

2. Being on edge over issues

3. Fatigue

4. Having trouble concentrating

4. Muscle tension etc.

The features of the diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) according to the DSM-IV- TR is that:

1. Excessive anxiety and worry that occurs more days than not for at least 6 months, about some events or activities like school performance.

2. The individual finds it difficult to control the worry

3. Anxiety and worry which gives birth to other symptoms.