Case Study 2: Hannah, age 55, was in a major car accident 20 years ago during a cross country trip. Ever since, she has been unable to drive on major highways. Although she does drive, she goes to great length to travel only on back roads and scenic routes. She is able to go where she wants but it often takes her much longer to get there than it should.
Hannah is suffering from the anxiety disorder of post traumatic stress disorder. Posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a serious potentially debilitating condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a natural disaster, serious accident, terrorist incident, sudden death of a loved one, war, violent personal assault such as rape, or other life-threatening events. Most people who experience such events recover from them, but people with PTSD continue to be severely depressed and anxious for months or even years following the event.
Posttraumatic stress disorder is characterized by three main types of symptoms:
-Re-experiencing the trauma through intrusive distressing recollections of the event, flashbacks, and nightmares.
-Emotional numbness and avoidance of places, people, and activities that are reminders of the trauma.
-Increased arousal such as difficulty sleeping and concentrating, feeling jumpy, and being easily irritated and angered.
http://www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/AnxietyDisorders/PTSD.asp
Treatment of PTSD can include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), group therapy, exposure therapy, and medication, and Hannah should go through exposure therapy so that she gets over her fear of getting into another accident.
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I liked how you numbered and broke the characterization of the disorder. The modes of therapy is also a very good idea.
You gave a good representation of your point of view. Kudos. Work on the structure and it will be near perfect.
You were very descriptive about the disorder. The case study was very well analyzed. I agree with the way you chose to diagnose the patient.
The disorder is well defined, and the treatment suggestions seem effective. Good.
Wow! You broke down all of the points very well. :-) This is a great post. Keep up the good work, Delilah.
Great job with the details and organization. Also, your therapy methods are very good.
i like your description on the disorder. you broke it up really nicely. hope the treatment you said works!
Great representation of the disorder! I like how concise your you broke down the disorder. great job!
I liked your analysis of Hannah's disorder. It made it easier to understand her situation. Great job ! =)
Your points were very clear and you explained the treatment well. Great post! :)
Excellent job in details and clear description in therapy.
You were very descriptive with your disorder and you made good suggestions for therapy.
wow, you're kinda behind. good diagnosis. i agree. and good thinking for treatment.
Your diagnosis was very good and easy to understand. Treatment could have been slightly more detailed. Good job!
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