ANXIETY DISORDERS: Recurrent Anxious Thoughts

ANXIETY DISORDERS: Recurrent Anxious Thoughts Core Feature Excessive Anxiety, Fear, Avoidance, and/or Increased Arousal Rule Out Anxiety Disorder due to: Another Medical Condition (e.g., hyperthyroidism, anemia, CHF) Another Mental Disorder Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder Associated Features Associated with Panic and/or Physical (Autonomic) Symptoms Generalized Worry Worry about several events or activities for >6 months (e.g., Work or School) Generalized Anxiety Disorder Associated with Recurrent Anxious Thoughts Specific Worries Setting where patient may sense difficulty in escape (e.g., Public transportation, Lines, Crowds, etc.) Agoraphobia Intrusive/Inappropriate/Distressing Thoughts with Repetitive Behaviour Meant to Neutralize Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Not considered an anxiety disorder according to DSM-IV-TR) Excessive Worry or Fear About Social Situations Social Anxiety Disorder Note: If symptoms are clinically significant but do not meet criteria for a specific anxiety disorder, consider Other Specified Anxiety Disorder or Unspecified Anxiety Disorder.