“Natural Medication” for ADHD and Anxiety?
Question by Hannah: “Natural Medication” for ADHD and anxiety? What are some “natural medications” for ADHD and anxiety? Preferably something well-known, and something I could find at a local drug or grocery store. Best answer: Answer by CarolMy son is bipolar and has ADHD. We give him Holy Basil, which is usually only found in a vitamin store. Magnesium also seems to calm him down. You have to be careful with herbs though. If you’re on medication ask your pharmacist if it’s safe to take. Read more... ...
Depressive Disorder Treatment: Understanding Major Depressive Disorder
It is part of being a human to be despondent over a sad event or a loss of a person or a thing. Taking this into account, what else then is major depression? What borders between the normal sadness and the one considered as a mood disorder? Major depression, also goes by the names such as major depressive disorder – MDD, recurrent depressive disorder, clinical depression, unipolar depression or unipolar disorder, is described as an all-encompassing low mood and reluctance to activities supposed found enjoyable. Patients who suffer from MDD are often treated with an antidepressant of which the most recommended is Zoloft. It is often given as a monotherapy as Zoloft can dangerously interact with alcohol and other substances. Read more... ...
COPD Often Leads to Depression
... often leads to depression An article from the April 2010 issue of Chest magazine reported that depression is often under treated or not addressed at all in those suffering from COPD. The article further states that depressed patients suffering from chronic illnesses tend to be … Read more on Marion Star Is depression treated in Homeopathy? … Sharjah, replies: Depression is a mental disorder that presents with loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy and poor concentration … these problems can become chronic or … Read more on gulfnews.com (blog) Read ...
What Can I Do With My Life?
... by Kyle: What Can I Do With My Life? I suffer from schitso-affective disorder and my family dosen’t give me good support for this mental disorder. My mom is loud in nature, my sister used to abuse me verbally as a kid but now she’s kinda better since i’m well tall now. My brother is 8, rather annoying which is a issue believe it or not. I dont think i need to explain schitso-affactive (Schizophrenia/I cant spell it sounding it out). My life is getting extrmely hard without much support from my family. My mom says “He wants special treatment” to my doctors and i dont know how to explain it without ...
Does Anyone Agree That Our Culture Has Become Overly Therapeutic?
Question by Pri?ci??? ?: Does anyone agree that our culture has become overly therapeutic? It seems like these days everyone has some disorder or another. We’ve all got depression, anxiety problems, codependency issues, ADD, half of us are bipolar/unipolar what have you… and apparently now every child needs ritalin and a steady supply of behavioral meds for their autism. Doesn’t anyone else see that this is all just a ploy to make the pharmaceutical companies rich and richer? Best answer: Read more... ...
Mental Health Awareness Month Brought to You by Starlight Behavioral
Mental Health Awareness Month brought to you by Starlight Behavioral – 1 and 4 people deal with mental illness. Help fight the stigma, and be aware of the difference that a friend can make. http://starlightbhs.com/ The stigma of mental illness Those who are not sufferers of mental illness or don't know anyone who has a mental illness have no idea about what having one entails and tend to adhere to the stereotypes and stigma surrounding them. … In a nutshell, bipolar people have troubles … Read more on The Daily Cougar Read more... ...
What Does “Chemical Imbalance” Mean and What Is the Link?
Question by : What does “chemical imbalance” mean and what is the link? Hi. I have tried really hard to search for the possible meanings of chemical imbalance. What comes up are diagrams of the neuron synapsis and information that there is something wrong with the balance of/or amount of neuron transmitters. However what is the link between this and depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and OCD? The information is very scarce. Please can you give me references to (scientific) articles that directly relates one of these mental disorders to shown differences/activity/structures in the brain. Best answer: Read more... ...