Situational analysis (diagnosing disorders)
Cards (25)
- Situation: Mary is a 30-year-old woman who frequently seeks reassurance from her romantic partner about their feelings for her. She becomes extremely anxious and distressed when her partner is unavailable or does not respond to her messages promptly. Mary feels a constant need for validation and fears abandonment.
- Situation: John, a 40-year-old man, has a grandiose sense of self-importance and expects to be treated as superior to others. He often exaggerates his achievements and feels entitled to special treatment from others. John lacks empathy and is envious of others who he perceives as more successful than himself.
- Situation: Sarah, a 25-year-old woman, experiences intense and unstable relationships characterized by alternating extremes of idealization and devaluation. She often fears abandonment and goes to great lengths to avoid being alone. Sarah struggles with a chronic sense of emptiness and a fragile sense of self-identity.
- David, a 35-year-old man, feels uncomfortable in social situations and fears rejection or criticism from others. He tends to avoid social gatherings and prefers to spend time alone. David desires close relationships but is inhibited by feelings of inadequacy and fear of embarrassment.
- Emily, a 28-year-old woman, has a pervasive pattern of attention-seeking behavior and exaggerated emotions. She often uses her physical appearance and sexuality to gain attention from others. Emily is easily influenced by others and has shallow, rapidly changing emotions.
- Max is a 28-year-old man who experiences periods of extreme sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities he once enjoyed. He has trouble sleeping, experiences changes in appetite, and struggles to concentrate at work. Max has had similar episodes in the past and feels like he's stuck in a cycle of despair.
- Sarah, a 45-year-old woman, believes that she has a special connection with a famous celebrity and that they are destined to be together. She spends hours each day researching the celebrity's life and fantasizing about their future together, despite never having met them.
- Jake is a 20-year-old college student who experiences sudden and intense episodes of fear and discomfort, accompanied by physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, and chest pain. He worries about having another panic attack and avoids situations where he fears an attack might occur.
- Emma, a 30-year-old woman, has been experiencing intrusive thoughts about harming her newborn baby. Although she loves her child deeply and would never act on these thoughts, she feels overwhelmed with guilt and anxiety. Emma engages in repetitive behaviors, such as checking on the baby multiple times a night, to ensure their safety.
- Jason, a 25-year-old man, believes that he is being followed by government agents who are monitoring his every move. He experiences auditory hallucinations and hears voices telling him to watch out for danger. Jason's thoughts and speech are disorganized, and he struggles to maintain coherent conversations.
- Nicole, a 35-year-old woman, has a persistent fear of social situations and worries about being judged or embarrassed in front of others. She avoids social gatherings and public speaking opportunities whenever possible, and her anxiety significantly interferes with her ability to work and maintain relationships.
- Mark is a 40-year-old man who experiences periods of elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsivity, followed by periods of depression and low energy. During his manic episodes, Mark engages in risky behaviors, such as reckless spending and promiscuous sexual encounters.
- Amanda, a 22-year-old woman, has a history of unstable relationships, impulsive behavior, and a pattern of self-harm. She often feels empty and struggles with a chronic sense of identity disturbance. Amanda fears abandonment and goes to great lengths to avoid being alone.
- David, a 30-year-old man, experiences recurrent and intrusive memories of a traumatic event he witnessed as a child. He avoids reminders of the trauma and feels detached from his emotions and surroundings. David struggles with nightmares and flashbacks related to the traumatic event.
- Rachel, a 27-year-old woman, experiences intrusive thoughts about being contaminated by germs and bacteria. She engages in excessive hand-washing and cleaning rituals to alleviate her anxiety. Despite her efforts, Rachel feels trapped in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions.
- Panic disorder
- Severe attention-seeking
- Emily has a persistent fear of flying and avoids traveling by airplane whenever possible. She experiences intense anxiety and physical symptoms when faced with the prospect of flying.
- Situation: Daniel, a 30-year-old man, relies heavily on others to make decisions for him and struggles to take initiative in his own life. He fears being alone and feels helpless when faced with challenges or responsibilities. Daniel seeks constant reassurance and support from those around him.
- Situation: Emily, a 25-year-old woman, is extremely detail-oriented and rigid in her beliefs and behaviors. She insists on doing things her way and becomes distressed when others deviate from her expectations. Emily often struggles to delegate tasks and has difficulty adapting to changes in plans.
- Michael, a 30-year-old man, avoids social interactions and appears indifferent to forming close relationships with others. He prefers solitude and tends to isolate himself from social situations, finding little pleasure in activities that involve socializing.
- Sarah, a 40-year-old woman, is constantly suspicious of others and believes that people are out to harm her or deceive her. She is guarded in her interactions, refuses to confide in others, and is quick to hold grudges against those she perceives as threats.
- John, a 35-year-old man, believes that he is inherently better than everyone else and often belittles others to assert his superiority. He expects special treatment and admiration from those around him, and he becomes enraged when he feels ignored or criticized.