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May Is Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an illness often stemming from a history of childhood trauma. Disrupted family relationships, abandonment, sexual abuse and poor communication within the family are risk factors for this devastating disorder. It is estimated that 5.9% of the general public struggles with this. People with BPD have very unstable moods, swinging from rage to joy and love to hate in the blink of an eye. They also have problems with impulse control. These factors set the...
OCD and Bipolar Disorder Patients Learn Coping Skills from Dialectic Behavioral Therapy
Dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) is used to help those afflicted by conditions like borderline personality disorder (BPD), bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), suicidal tendencies, and substance abuse. Psychologists are understanding how to help treat a number of these more complicated mental problems, as affected people are understanding that they can be helped and are seeking out therapy in growing numbers.
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Compounding Pharmacies Provide Custom Medications for Those with Adrenal Fatigue
Adrenal fatigue, or adrenal exhaustion, is a disorder that can develop, usually after over-working the adrenal glands for a long period of time. While it can be difficult to diagnose, once identified, this condition can be treated through the use of hormone replacement therapy. A compounding pharmacy is often called on by the physician to create custom medication for the patient to supplement the body's own production of adrenaline which provides relief from many of the symptoms.
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Psychiatrists Successfully Treat Adult ADHD
You probably hear a lot in the media these days about adult ADHD. Long thought to have been a problem that only occurred in children, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder is a condition that has been recently found to remain in some adults who suffered from the disorder as children. This discovery has been nothing short of a godsend to thousands of adults who wondered why they couldn't get organized, concentrate on tasks or hold onto a job, or wondered why their mood, self-esteem and...
Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder Is Prevalent During Divorce
Separation anxiety disorder is a term denoting a psychological state of mind. In simplest terms, the removal of a person -- with whom the patient has formed a strong emotional bond -- results in measurable anxiety attacks. In children, this behavior is often noticed during caretaker changes, specifically in cases of divorce or foster parenting. (Do not confuse the disorder with the well-known but only tangentially related separation anxiety that is apparent on the first few days and weeks of...
Anxiety Disorders Can Be Very Life Disrupting But Are Treatable By A Capable Psychiatrist
Psychotherapy for anxiety disorders is a safe, effective treatment for most people. If left untreated, the severe anxiety some people experience can negatively affect work, personal and family life and can even manifest as physical issues as well.
The term 'anxiety disorder' refers to any of several different mental health issues ranging from intense panic and phobias to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). In some cases, a patient is helped most by...
How Chronic Depression Can Affect Your Work
Chronic depression can affect anyone. Nearly 17 million Americans struggle with the disorder, and more often than not, they suffer without the help of a psychiatrist or psychiatric treatment. Depression not only makes the joys of family and friends seem dull, but it can significantly impact work life. In fact, it is estimated that depression accounts for as many as 400 million lost days of work a year in the United States. Recognizing the symptoms is the first step in addressing the problem,...
Chronic Depression Is Psychiatric Help Necessary
? We bring our whole selves into the workplace - the good, the bad, the depressed. If a bout of the blues just won't go away, it may be a case of chronic or clinical depression, and it may be time to consider help. Psychiatric treatment is usually advised because the disorder often responds well to medication, or even more alarming, it can be a symptom of another medical problem altogether.
Depression is one of the most common mood disorders in the U.S., with about 17 million people affected...
Adult ADHD Symptoms Reduced Through Medication and Psychiatric Treatment
Many adults face difficulties their entire lives with unrecognized impairments due to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They may never seek ADHD treatment because they do not realize symptoms such as lack of concentration, impulsiveness, and trouble sleeping can manifest themselves without the hyperactivity commonly associated with cases in kids. Others, having developed without any signs of ADHD, don't recognize adult onset when it happens. But receiving accurate diagnosis,...
Bullying Is A Social Issue Affecting Children Of All Ages Races And Religions
Bullying is a major problem affecting our school-age children. Surveys indicate that as many as 50% have been bullied at some time during their school years, and at least 10% endure this treatment on a regular basis. Millions of children across all races, religions and classes are being affected. Now that this has been officially recognized as a problem, schools, school boards and the general population have come to realize that it is one with dire consequences, not just for the victims, but...
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