Priya: I’ve thought about coming in before [hesitates] I just wasn’t ever sure i

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Priya: I’ve thought about coming in before [hesitates] I just wasn’t ever sure if it was a good idea. But now... I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle and I’m… [sharp intake of breath] I’m going to get fired! I’m a flight attendant for a major airline. I actually really love my job! It gives me a chance to travel and see new places and meet new people. I like helping the passengers and hearing their stories. I don’t mind the multitasking. I feel like I’m really good at solving problems while I work with the passengers. I like the bustle of the airport. [with pride] I think I’m good at my job, too. I feel like I can manage any crisis that comes up. But over the past, I don’t know… [tries to remember] year or so… I’ve been missing work – a LOT of work… [sighs] because I feel anxious about flying. That’s not a good problem to have in my line of work, obviously. I sit and think over and over about all the possible things that could go wrong. I just feel really tense all over and super anxious – almost panicky – and then I can’t bring myself to go to work.

Based on her initial report of her symptoms, which of the following anxiety disorders could Priya be suffering from? Check ALL that are possible diagnoses for Priya. Click on the name of the disorder to review the diagnostic criteria.

1) social anxiety disorder

2) specific phobia

3) panic disorder

4) Agoraphobia

5) Generalized anxiety disorder

Explanation / Answer

The possposs anxiety disorders that Priya might be suffering from can be :

Explanation : In the given case study Priya doesnt show any signs and symptoms of anxiety related to any other events or situations other than anxiety regarding flying. She seems excited about meeting new people too. Thus the possibility of generalised anxiety and social anxiety disorder is ruled out. In order to be a case of panic disorder a single episode of panic attack along with anxiety related to the same panic attack is necessary criteria for diagnosis. This isnt the case here. Thus possibility of panic disorder is also ruled out. She has anxiety specific to flying. Therefore the possibility of a diagnosis of specific phobia can be considered. Along with this we yet do not know if the fear related to flying is because she perceives it as a situation whereas he can't escape. Therefore the possible diagnosis of Agoraphobia can also be considered.

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