Kristen Anxiety Case Study

Based upon the information provided in the case study my diagnosis for Kristen would be a generalized anxiety disorder in addition to obsessive compulsive disorder that manifest in the form of intrusive thought. With Kristen’s medical background as a sufferer of diabetes type one in addition to her son who suffer from the disease as well, the illness likely passed down genetically from herself, in addition to her previous marriage having been abusive it is plausible that the root of Kristen’s anxiety could have something to do with either her guilt of endurance of abuse possibly both.

Kristen’s mental state though likely attributable to the domestic violence that had occurred in her life but may also stem from a sense of guilt. The damage
She suffer restless nights, a lack or inability to stay focused at times causing her to loose train of thought in meetings and ultimately lead to embarrassment on her behalf. The effects of her obsessive thoughts and anxieties if left unchecked could continue to get worse as time goes on and become an even larger hindrance to her quality of life. The case study gave me no indication to her having a prior necessitation for prescription treatments of her anxiety indicated that her anxiety and obsessive thoughts are relatively new to her potentially indication her “illness” could be a temporary. The potential for impermanence in regards to Kristen’s anxiety would still be treated but instead of treating her with medications and pill it would be more beneficial for Kristen to regularly attend therapy seasons that utilize a free-association model or alternatively seeking out mindful meditation. Kristen’s ability to not only eek out but also regularly attend therapy sessions would be entirely dependent on her financial ability to pay her fees and copays for the session, her time which as a single mother maybe be the most available, and most importantly her health insurance which she may or may not have and even if she does have insurance there is no guarantee that she is covered for mental health under her plan. A I had stated previously if Kristen goes