Process - Physician - Fraser Health Authority

Worrier: High scores on questions 1-9GAD: Self-Assessment ProfileMain Fears Main Thoughts Coping Behaviours• Something bad willhappen to self or lovedones• General fear of loomingcatastrophes e.g. floods,disease, etc.• Belief that whateverhappens will beunbearable and toooverwhelming to cope withSuggested Strategies• The world is full ofdanger• Something terrible isgoing to happen• I won’t be able tocope• I won’t be able tostand it• Worry endlessly• Talk to others about worry topics• Seek sympathy for worry• Fail to engage in effective planning• Over plan for every contingency• Nag and remind people aboutbeing careful• Rehash event afterwards, withfocus on what might havehappened• Take a relaxing bubble bath• Listen to soothing music• Do a craft or puzzle• Spend a few minutes appreciating nature• Watch a funny movie• Read a captivating book• Spend time in the garden• Light a fragrant candle• Bake cookies• Pet your dog or cat• Enjoy a massageStay Safe Avoider: High scores on questions 10-12Main Fears Main Thoughts Coping BehavioursAll of above plus• Being left alone tocope with disasterAll of above plus• I need to be protected• I am not strongenough on my ownAll of above plus• Restrict activities to “safe” zone• Avoid going out or being left alone• Keep mental list of dangerous placesand times to avoid e.g. night, crowdsSuggested StrategiesAll of above plus• Take small risks• Call or visit a friend• Get out of the house• Take action, start smallPatient Empowerment Anxiety Manual VIHA.March.2010 89