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Barbra Case Study

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Treatment Options of Barbra

One of the treatment options that should be incorporated in Barbra's treatment is the

Administration of Benzodiazepines. This type of medicine enhances the neurotransmitter

GABA, a chemical in the brain that helps one feel calm and makes one sleep at night which is

very rare in case where one has anxiety.

Etiologies of Different Disorders

Depression – Barbra experiences sleepless nights, a similar symptom that is shown for patients

with depression. Patients with depression may find it difficult to sleep at night, and therefore stay

awake throughout the night.

Bipolar- Barbra also shows some signs of Bipolar disorder, seeing that she feels hopeless about

her life and feels that she would commit suicide. She also feels very guilty and despair; she keeps

apologizing to the doctor. "Oh god no. I am sorry but,”

Techniques used by the doctor

Psychodynamic approach- The doctor uses this therapy approach by engaging the patient

through various questions to understand the source of her mental problem fully. By working

through the painful memories of the patient, and difficult situations, the doctor can sympathize

with the patient to build a stronger therapeutic alliance.

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy- The doctor uses CBT as a talking therapy to manage Barbra's

social problems by changing the way she thinks. This will help them appreciate her life and

avoid suicidal thoughts (Carpenter et al. 2020)

How I feel

Barbra's case makes it clear to me that anxiety and stress also affect all types of people of

all ages. Seeing that Barbra is only 28 years old and is affected by anxiety helps me figure out

the number of young people who are still affected by stress and anxiety and become addicted to

drugs. I feel very sorry for Barbra to see that her father died because of suicide, also following

her in her tender age.

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References

Carpenter, J. K., Andrews, L. A., Witcraft, S. M., Powers, M. B., Smits, J. A., & Hofmann, S. G.

(2018). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety and related disorders: A meta‐analysis

of randomized placebo‐controlled trials. Depression and anxiety, 35(6), 502-514.