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Winter 5 anxiety
anxiety
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| anxiety | a normal response to stress that can interfere with daily life when it becomes chronic and excessive |
| Panic disorders | characterized by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks which are sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort |
| phobias | intense, irrational fears of specific objects, situations, or activities that lead to significant distress and avoidance behavior |
| obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) | a mental health condition characterized by the presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both |
| sedation | reduction of activity and simple anxiety |
| hypnotic dose | inducing sleep |
| GABA | neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid , an inhibitory neurotransmitter. Its main function is to reduce neuronal excitability and inhibit excessive nerve activity. GABA produces a calming effect |
| alprazolam (Xanax) | Benzodiazepines |
| clonazepam (Klonopin) | Benzodiazepines |
| diazepam (Valium) | Benzodiazepines |
| lorazepam (Ativan) | Benzodiazepines |
| temazepam (Restoril) | Benzodiazepines |
| zolpidem (Ambien) | Nonbenzodiazepine-Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists Z-drug/hypnotic |
| zaleplon (Sonata) | Nonbenzodiazepine-Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists Z-drug/hypnotic |
| eszopiclone (Lunesta) | Nonbenzodiazepine-Benzodiazepine Receptor Agonists Z-drug/hypnotic |