Análisis, evaluación y diagnóstico de un caso de ansiedad generalizada

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to describe the process of evaluation and diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are defined as problems of extreme worry about a situation that is considered dangerous, provoking physical and psychological reactions in the person. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive worry and apprehension difficult to control, among the most common symptoms are fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, sweating hands, palpitations, abdominal discomfort, choking sensation among others. The disorder can begin in childhood, adolescence or in adults, without having a specific origin, being more frequent that women tend to develop this disorder. A bibliographic review based on scientific articles was carried out. It is described that the evaluation process begins with the interview, observation and the application of reagents such as the Beck Anxiety Inventory BAI and the Trait State Anxiety Questionnaire, the information obtained from this process will allow in conjunction with the DSM-V and ICD-10 manuals to give a diagnosis. The most commonly used therapy for this disorder is cognitive-behavioral therapy, which focuses on reducing cognitive distortions and inappropriate behaviors.