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 seems to be experiencing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The major car accident was a traumatic event in which Hannah had a life-threatening experience. Hannah suffers from psychological distress whenever she is exposed to an external cue, driving on major highways, and cannot travel on major highways anymore. She makes an effort to avoid driving in situations similar to those that resulted in her major car accident like driving on major highways, and travels only on back roads and scenic routes.
To help Hannah manage her trauma, she should talk to someone she trusts about the car accident she experienced to help her cope with her Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. By helping her manage her anxiety and teaching her relaxation techniques, Hannah can begin to deal with her anxiety disorder.
I do not believe Hannah needs any medication to help her manage her anxiety disorder because her symptoms are not irrational or violent. Hannah is not endangering herself or others; she is only using more time to travel and avoiding major highways.
http://www.behavenet.com/capsules/disorders/ptsd.htm
http://www.medicinenet.com/posttraumatic_stress_disorder/page5.htm
8 comments:
Your diagnosis is correct, but to give it more merit I would explain how each symptom as listed in the case study relates to the symptoms as listed by DSM-IV-TR
I agree with your diagnosis. I just doubt that relaxation techniques would really help. She seems like she needs professional help to cure her past's issues.
I also agree with your diagnosis. I think it would be effective if Hannah talked with someone who has experienced the same thing that she had experienced. That way, Hannah can see how the other person overcame the fear of driving on major highways.
Your diagnosis seems accurate, I think you covered everything that was necessary. You could have made your blog a little better if you were more thorough about your diagnosis. othe than that, great job!
I think you did every thing correctly; correct diagnosis, clear point of view. Nothing else to say. Work on wording it a little better, but that's it. Great job.
The diagnosis seems reasonable and your blog gives more info than there needs to be so good blog.
i hope she gets some personal help because she seems pretty out of it. very interesting post. good diagnostics report.
i agree with your diagnosis and your method of treatments. i think you couldve elaborated more on the symptoms. i also think some sort of therapy would be effective.
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