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Understanding Bipolar Disorder - What Bipolar People Go Through
Several scenarios are given to get people with and without Bipolar disorder an understanding of what Bipolar patients go through. From standing still one minute to going out of control the next, these folks feel like they are ready to jump out of their own skin sometimes.
My Experiences With Depression
This is an article about my own experience with depression and how I am living with it.
Is The Little Voice In Your Head Getting You Down?
Can you hear it? That little voice chattering away in your head? It helps you think about things and can be very useful for getting stuff done. But what does that voice sound like? Does it sound happy or sad? Does it seem to like you or loathe you? Is it mostly positive or punishing? This article gi
Phenomenology of Mood Disorders, Depressive Realism, and Existential
Time speeds up in mania and slows down in depression, perhaps reflecting differences in circadian pathophysiology. How else do these states differ and what kind of interventions might this suggest?
How to Diagnose Depression in Children
Depression can strike anyone at anytime and even children are not immune from the emotional disorder. Although occasional sadness may be a part of a normal childhood, if a child experiences chronic unhappiness and exhibits other signs of depression over a period of one month or longer, he may suffer
Are Americans Afraid to Talk About Dying?
We know our deaths are inevitable. Yet the spotlight of the Terri Schiavo tragedy shows that few of us have told our loved ones how we'd like to live out our dying days.
ADHD in Girls
First let's review the primary symptoms of ADHD: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity/restlessness. Since ADHD in girls is a topic just starting to come to the forefront it probably comes as no surprise that this condition goes unnoticed and ultimately untreated much more often in girls
Important Information About Natural Remedies For Attention Deficit Disorder
Can ADHD be treated naturally? Are there natural remedies for attention deficit disorder that actually work? These are commonly asked questions by both adult ADHD suffers and parents with ADHD children.
What is a Panic Attack? Is This Really a Panic Attack Or Something Else?
What is a panic attack and what can I do to stop it? Panic attacks can be managed effectively with a number of treatment options, which can greatly improve the quality of everyday life.
What It's Like to Have Schizophrenia
In schizophrenia, the most basic processes of perceiving and thinking are affected by the illness. Whether you want your loved ones to understand you better, are concerned for someone who's ill, or are simply curious, this article describes the internal experience of delusions, hallucinations,
Hydrocodone Addiction Symptom
Hydrocodone is a prescription drug used to treat pain. It is more commonly known by the name Vicodin. Hydrocodone affects dopamine levels, giving users a sense of euphoria. This euphoria makes an addict want to overuse the drug.
How to Help a Family Member Quit Smoking
Smoking is one of the most addictive habits that human beings can develop. It is considered more addictive than heroin and extremely difficult to quit. But, with support and determination, it is possible for anyone to quit smoking. Read on to learn how to help a family member quit smoking.
Can Caffeine be a Natural Medicine for ADHD?
I find the number of medicines available today in the world market amazing and unbelievable because of its volume and number. However, what is more amazing is the fact that with so many drugs available ...
Women's Mental Health - Types of Therapy
Mental health therapy is a way to help you understand yourself better and to cope better.Being in therapy does not mean you are crazy. Everyone has problems. Therapy is one way to help yourself with your problems.
EFT Tapping As a Natural Alternative to Treat ADHD/ADD
EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) can be used to improve almost anything that a person wants to improve. But few people think to use it on ADHD/ADD. Sometimes the cause of ADHD/ADD symptoms is an underlying emotional trauma. There have been many cases where after removing the emotional charge of th
5 Smart Reasons to Give Your Child Alternative Medicine For ADHD
You may have heard that alternative medicine for ADHD can be quite effective at reducing symptoms,but there are other reasons that these natural supplements are better than drugs for kids who are struggling with Attention Deficit Disorder. In this article, you'll learn 5 important facts that wi
New Antipsychotics Drugs Aren't Created Equal
Schizophrenia patients who fare poorly on the treatment they are on may show improvements in mental function by switching to the drug Geodon.
How to Run a Group for Preschoolers
Running your own group for preschoolers can provide social interaction and education for your child at a cost far below preschool tuition. Depending on how the group is set up, parents can socialize with each other as the children play, get a few hours a week to run errands while the children are ta
Challenges of Homelessness in Bellflower, California
Bellflower, CA, is located in Los Angeles County. It has a population of 72,862 people, and it covers six square miles. Bellflower is primarily Hispanic. The unemployment rate is high at 12.3%, and the majority of people with jobs are working in sales positions or production and factory jobs. There
Natural Sleep Remedies for Adults
Those suffering with insomnia have difficulty falling or staying asleep.woman in bed image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.comBetween 50 and 70 million Americans suffer with sleep disorders, especially insomnia. Insomnia is a condition that causes difficulty in falling or staying asleep. There...