Understanding neurochemistry, clinical symptoms, and interpersonal strategies is vital for managing PTSD, narcissism, and various mood disorders.
Lethargy is the experience of feeling fatigue, which comes along with depression. It causes a significant decrease in energy that affects your performance in most tasks. Lethargy is both physical and mental when you are depressed. You feel tired or physically “run-down” all the time.
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Lexapro is a the brand name for a prescription medication that is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents, and generalized anxiety disorder in adults. The generic substance is called escitalopram oxalate. The FDA approved Lexapro in 2002.
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is an anxiety-based disorder impacting over three million American adults in a given year, notes Family Doctor.
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Anxiety is a common condition that affects every area of life, and manifests itself in a variety of symptoms. Some symptoms are easily attributed to anxiety, such as restlessness, irritability and tremors. Other symptoms may be less obvious, such as burping.
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Anxiety neurosis is an anxiety disorder that affects approximately 6.8 million American adults every year. Most often referred to as generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, it is one of the most common disorders seen by mental health professionals.
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Narcissism or narcissistic personality disorder is a diagnosis under the classification of personality disorders. Narcissistic rage occurs when the person with narcissism perceives he's being attacked by another.
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Foods that include wheat, barley and rye are not allowed on a gluten-free diet. Traditional pasta is made with refined flour, whole wheat flour or semolina, a course grind of durum wheat. Many people who must follow gluten-free diets for health reasons purchase specially made gluten-free pastas.
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Children younger than age 14 should consume no more than 6 grams of sodium daily, depending upon their age, according to health professionals with the Food Standards Agency. Consuming more than the recommended amount of sodium every day puts them at risk of developing a number of health-related signs and symptoms.
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A panic attack is an episode of intense fear that comes on suddenly, often for no apparent reason. In addition to emotional symptoms, panic attacks may cause a rapid heartbeat, sweating, breathing difficulties, abdominal pain and nausea.
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Xanthones were first discovered and isolated in 1855 by a German scientists performing research on dysentery. Xanthones were named after the Greek word for yellow, xanthos. Xanthones are actually a yellow pigment with the highest concentrations occurring in the mangosteen fruit.
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As a common neurotransmitter used by the brain to relay signals from one area to another, serotonin influences many psychological functions. From mood and temperature regulation to sexual desire and appetite, serotonin is integral to daily life.
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Sodium benzoate is a common food preservative and additive used in many manufactured food products. Many people have an intolerance to sodium benzoate, especially children. Some research has shown that, among its possible symptoms, a sodium benzoate intolerance may be tied to hyperactivity in children.
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Infrequent occurrences of eye twitching are normal, but eye twitching can also be a continuous or a frequent phenomenon, and can be a symptom of a neurological disorder, reports the American Psychiatric Association.
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Chest pain is frightening because it can mean a heart attack or other physical problem. Fortunately, it doesn't always mean you have a serious health condition. You may just be under too much emotional stress, and your mental state is manifesting itself physically.
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When a patient suffers from a depressive disorder, the symptoms can interfere with her life. Such symptoms might include sadness, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, fatigue and inappropriate guilt.
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Ritalin, the brand name for methylphenidate, is a stimulant used to treat Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. ADHD is a psychiatric disorder with symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
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Digestion occurs in three phases. First, nutrients receive secretions from the pancreas and gall bladder, which begin the breakdown of food into its individual components. Next, the small intestine uses its brush border enzymes to further hydrolyze the food into absorbable molecules.
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), published by the American Psychiatric Association defines a number of anxiety disorders, including Acute Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Specific
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Depression is an affective mental health disorder that involves feelings of sadness and depressed mood that can exist for several months or years.
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Serotonin is a chemical produced by the body that acts on the nervous system and is associated with feelings of well-being. Researchers have extensively studied the role of serotonin in mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. According to a review published in the "Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience"
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