Predictions
Following treatment, Jane’s prognosis can be estimated as follows:
- A high likelihood of some ongoing anxious sensations and worry thoughts, especially in response to certain cues like times of transition, unexpected changes, new activities, performance reviews, and being given undesirable feedback.
- Significant improvement in Jane’s ability to respond flexibly to future anxious thoughts and feelings. Rather than hopping on the worry train and taking a trip, she may notice the initial thought, see it as a worry, and let it be background noise. This will mean significantly less functional impairment as a result of any further anxiety.