Question

Name the disorder and symptoms in each of the following scenarios and describe the treatment you might suggest and why you think it is appropriate for each of the following scenarios.
A. Disorder
B. Symptom
C. Suggested Treatment
Scenario
1. Maud is wandering around aimlessly. She often talks to herself. She appears to know no one and when police take her into custody, they cannot find any family, Maud continues to talk with people" the police can neither see nor hear. She seems suspicious and"rambles on about different topics.
2. Doug is a very charming individual. He flirts relentlessly. He goes into many money making schemes without any remorse for the effect his endeavors have on other people's lives.
3. Jody has been afraid of dogs ever since she was bitten by one when she was four. Now twenty years later, she still refuses to visit the houses of friends who have pets.
4. Diane blames herself for the ills of the world. She does not feel like getting out of bed each morning or studying for the exams and assignments at school She feels overwhelmed and as if she is sinking. She has also been putting on a lot of weight.
5. Matthew talks fast, has been making a lot of plans for his future and gets very irritable when anyone interrupts him or points out flaws in his reasoning He has also been having a lot more affairs than he used to just two short months ago when he was feeling rather low.

Answer 1

Answer & Explanation:

1) Maud's Disorder : Schizophrenia

• Symptoms - Mood swings, disorganised behaviour, self harm activities, hallucinations & fear  

• Suggested Treatment - Medications & Psycho therapy

2) Doug's Disorder : Passive Aggressive Personality Disorder

• Symptoms - Opposition to other's demand, complaining attitude, feeling un appreciated
• Suggested Treatment - Counselling , self help techniques

3) Jody's Disorder : Phobic Disorder

• Symptoms - Anxiety issues, Higher heartbeat, breathlessness, nausea, dizziness, disorientation
• Suggested Treatment - Self help methods, Therapies  

4) Diane's Disorder : Major Depressive Disorder

• Symptoms - Hopelessness, despair, mood swings
• Suggested Treatment - Cognitive Behaviour therapy, Psychotherapy

5) Mathew's Disorder : Borderline Personality Disorder

• Symptoms - Irritable, Impulsive behaviour, distorted self image of grandiosity
• Suggested Treatment - Dialectical Behaviour therapy, Cognitive behaviour therapy