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The anxious patient.

J I Walker

    The Journal of Family Practice
    |April 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Anxiety disorders, common in family practice, include phobias, panic, OCD, and generalized anxiety. Differentiating anxiety from physical illness and depression requires careful history, with treatments ranging from relaxation to psychotherapy and medication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Family Medicine
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Anxiety disorders are frequently diagnosed in family practice settings.
    • Common anxiety syndromes include phobic reactions, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and generalized anxiety.
    • Anxiety symptoms can overlap with physical illnesses, necessitating careful differential diagnosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the classification of anxiety disorders based on clinical presentation.
    • To differentiate anxiety syndromes from physical conditions with anxiety as a symptom.
    • To distinguish anxiety from depression through careful patient history.
    • To review the diverse treatment modalities for anxiety.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical feature analysis for syndrome classification.

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  • Differential diagnosis strategies comparing anxiety with physical illnesses.
  • Historical data review to distinguish anxiety from depression.
  • Literature review of established anxiety treatment protocols.

    • Main Results:

    • Anxiety disorders can be categorized by specific clinical features.
    • Distinguishing anxiety from somatic symptoms of physical disease is achievable.
    • Depression can be reliably differentiated from anxiety disorders with a thorough patient history.
    • A broad spectrum of treatments exists, including behavioral, psychotherapeutic, and pharmacological approaches.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of anxiety in family practice relies on accurate diagnosis and classification.
    • Differentiating anxiety from physical illness and depression is crucial for appropriate treatment.
    • A multimodal treatment approach, incorporating relaxation, psychotherapy, and medication, is recommended for anxiety disorders.