Episode 8: Humanizing Generalized Anxiety Disorder with Don

Description

In this episode Dr. Jodi Midiri interviews her patient Don, a farmer who has suffered from Generalized Anxiety Disorder since transitioning into retirement.  Together they discuss the diagnostic criteria for the disorder,  non-pharmacological approaches to treatment, and a common side effect to SSRI's that you don't want to miss.

Resources

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: When Worry Gets Out of Control

Diagnosis and Management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder in Adults

GAD-7 Assessment Tool

Health Disparities in Rural America: Current Challenges and Future Solutions

Chapters

• 0:36 Introduction to Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• 2:06 Meet Don, Dr. Midiri's patient
• 2:42 Difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder
• 3:33 Criteria for GAD
• 4:53 Retirement didn't turn out as planned
• 7:26 Don's dysfunction
• 9:23 Some progress
• 10:11 Risk factors for GAD
• 12:09 Behavioral modifications/CBT
• 13:48 Breathing exercises 4-7-8
• 15:17 Benefits of physical exercise
• 17:09 Anxiety around social situations
• 18:25 Letting down your psychiatrist
• 21:25 Sexual side effects of SSRIs
• 26:58 Don's advice