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29th September 2009
Certainly social anxiety & phobia is indeed a complex isssue. People with social anxiety disorders have the following features: -
Fear that everyones attention is on them and everybody is watching them; Fear that they will make a blunder and everybody ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
As a child I was taught the age-old wisdom, "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all." Once I entered public schools, being the overly-sensitive child which I was, I had to quickly learn the defensive protection of "Sticks and stones ma... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
So Exactly What Is A Panic Attack?
A panic attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming fear that comes without warning, and without any obvious reason. These events are extremely frightening, but also are usually physically harmless episodes.
Once dis... Read >
Author: AL Lavallis29th September 2009
Bipolar disorder is also known as manic depression. Bipolar disorder is a psychological disorder that effects a person's mood. The mood swings are very extreme with a manic (high elation) phase and a very deep depressive phase. There is estimated to effec... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Experts from the American Psychiatric Association are now in the process of revising its guidelines to accommodate recent findings about the significant effect of talk therapy for managing the usually crippling symptoms of panic disorder.
Barbara Milrod,... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Have you ever met someone who was happy one moment and then sad just a few minutes after? Have you ever met anybody whose moods change so fast you can’t keep track? They might be suffering from bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder
Also called Manic-... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th September 2009
Every marriage is sweet and admirable at the start, as each partner take time to discover them, the attractiveness is still present. Keeping a relationship alive is not given to everyone, especially when it comprises of two different individual with diffe... Read >
Author: Erica Connella07th September 2009
Bipolar disorder has another name for it too that is manic-depression. Bipolar depression has a far reaching effect in the life of the person who is afflicted by it. The patient always needs attention be it either from their psychiatrist, doctor, friends ... Read >
Author: Sachin K Airan04th September 2009
Allergies are not the most pleasant aspect of springtime. And while most allergy sufferers try to find ways of minimizing their discomfort, it's also important to know how insurance plans cover such conditions.
When springtime comes, it's surely a warm... Read >
Author: Norris Rios25th August 2009
A high percentage of individuals have been tormented by skin problems like blemishes, rashes, pimples, blackheads and acne. These problems are commonly experienced during puberty or an early stage in life where people tend to be most socially insecure. As... Read >
Author: Bennett Diaz24th August 2009
Vaginal cancer the growth of malignant cells in the vagina is rare, representing less than 2 percent of all gynecologic cancers. Most cases of vaginal cancer occur in women over the age 50. However, some types may affect young women during adolescence or ... Read >
Author: john daniel10th August 2009
Not many people believe in dating instances as being governed by anything except the need for a partner. This is very logical, and true, at a greater extent. It is what makes many people to begin thinking of love and doing the necessary so that they can s... Read >
Author: Francis K Githinji20th July 2009
Schizophrenia refers to a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder. It is characterized by abnormalities in the perception or expression of reality. The distortions in perception could affect all the five senses. This disorder is normally de... Read >
Author: Mercy16th July 2009
Panic attacks are real, they can bring about what can be best described as a living nightmare, but, thankfully, it can be treated. It is characterized by sudden attacks of terror, usually accompanied by a pounding heart, sweatiness, weakness, faintness, o... Read >
Author: oryan5814th July 2009
If your diet isn't producing the results you're looking for, CoQ10's benefits for weight loss could be just what you need.
Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring substance found in every cell. Its ability to neutralize and even repair free radical damag... Read >
Author: RA Butters05th July 2009
Michael Jackson : A Style SetterMichael Joseph Jackson has set himself apart from each other artist with his magical musical talent, but also specifically and utterly unique sense of style. His fashion statements engraved permanently into our memory banks... Read >
Author: Carson Solis01st July 2009
DHEA, a steroid hormone with the intimidating scientific name dehydroepiandrosterone, is among the more controversial anti-aging therapies. Though many consider it to be the "anti-aging hormone", there are few large-scale tests on humans showing that it's... Read >
Author: RA Butters27th June 2009
Without regard for their megastar standing and larger-than-life personalities, the loaded and famous are not impervious to fears or having intense fear. By being as subject to concern and nervousness as the remainder of us, they exhibit how normal they ca... Read >
Author: Sebastian Ramsey13th May 2009
I know this sounds rather morbid, but writing your own obituary is actually a great way of uncovering the dreams you have for your life.
Often we don't acknowledge - let alone achieve - our dreams because we prefer to carry on with our hands in the san... Read >
Author: Sarah Cooper11th May 2009
Osteoporosis is a progressive disease characterized by the bones gradually becoming weaker and weaker. This causes changes in posture and makes the individual extremely susceptible to bone fractures. Because of the physiological, nutritional, and hormon... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th April 2009
Bipolar disorder, also called as manic-depressive disease has severe effects on the life of the sufferer as well as those people closest to them. The patients need almost everybody's attention. They need it from their psychiatrist, physicians, close frien... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu10th April 2009
What is Fibromyalgia or FMS?
Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic disorder that is characterized by widespread muscle pain and fatigue that has no physical cause.
People suffering from FMS will wake up feeling tired and lethargic and will experience aching a... Read >
Author: HerbalMeds09th April 2009
We all keep hearing about "acne" especially from women but do not really know about it. Let us find out what this condition actually is. Acne is a disease of the skin that affects the hair and oil glands. It manifests itself in the form of pimples, black... Read >
Author: nunuram09th April 2009
It is believed that knowledge is very important to fight bipolar disorder. Information can help in the recovery of a person and foster acceptance of one's self and relate to other people within a community. The motivation of patients to communicate with t... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu09th April 2009
Bipolar depression can be distinguished in a person if a single manic episode is present. Moreover, it is assumed as a chronic disease since a greater population of persons who have manifestations of one episode can portray more episodes in the days to co... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu09th April 2009
disorder. This particular disorder is also called manic-depressive illness where the sufferer will show symptoms of constant mood change. The person suffering from this kind of disorder will constantly change from being excessively happy, to excessively s... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu05th April 2009
Bipolar disorder is a chronic condition or a long term illness which usually begins in the adolescence or early adulthood and can continue through out the life. As it is episodic, it is usually not recognized by the people as a psychological problem.
... Read >
Author: Dshot02nd April 2009
The modern day Christian singles are faced with a lot of relationship complications more than ever in the history of mankind. Our world has changed magnanimously, as the advent in the discoveries of men have soared opening to man new horizons and exposing... Read >
Author: Francis K Githinji27th March 2009
As a parent, your child is one of the most important persons in the world. It is a fact that parents are normally concerned about their child and ensures getting the best health possible in order for them to grow up happy. You should consider that as a pa... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu27th March 2009
your decision and other psychological factors. Emotions and your mood is also controlled by a certain part of the brain.
However, what if you have or someone you know has brain disorder? With a brain disorder, you have to consider that it can definite... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu27th March 2009
To forestall the results of natural aging in men, testosterone replacement therapy is often utilized. These effects are commonly experienced by the time a man passes the age of 70 wherein testosterone levels are at an all time lower at approximately 30-50... Read >
Author: Alberto Maeses27th March 2009
Generalized anxiety disorder is a long term generalized feeling of anxiousness that lasts for more than six months but doesn´t have panic attacks, phobias or obsessions attached to it.
People, who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder or GAD, oft... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert23rd March 2009
Acne effects about 85% of mainly teenagers to some degree or another. Fortunately for most it appears in the form of a few pimples or blackheads which clear away after a few days, only to re-appear temporarily again throughout adolescence.
For others a... Read >
Author: vickypark22nd March 2009
Acne effects about 85% of mainly teenagers to some degree or another. Fortunately for most it appears in the form of a few pimples or blackheads which clear away after a few days, only to re-appear temporarily again throughout adolescence.
For others a... Read >
Author: vickypark10th March 2009
The feelings associated with both panic attacks and agoraphobia can be overwhelming. Understanding the origin of your feelings and why they seem to be so disproportionate to those around you is a crucial part of managing and controlling your disorder.
... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert10th March 2009
There are literally hundreds of different types of hair disorders that effect millions of Americans every day. Many like dandruff and lice, are completely treatable with proper medication and shampoo. But certain types of hair disease like baldness are he... Read >
Author: Brian Welsch10th March 2009
There are literally hundreds of different types of hair disorders that effect millions of Americans every day. Many like dandruff and lice, are completely treatable with proper medication and shampoo. But certain types of hair disease like baldness are he... Read >
Author: Brian Welsch03rd March 2009
Online gaming had grown tremendously by leap and bound; likewise is the population it has attracted all over the world. It is not only a single player agenda but a classic multi player’s agenda. Game is generally seen as a contributor to human developme... Read >
Author: Yanita03rd March 2009
As my body ages, I grow more aware of the power and
importance of stretching. At some point, it became a necessary
part of any workout. In my twenties, I could dash-and-go, but
now, if I skip the post-exercise stretch, I notice it. I lose
flexi... Read >
Author: Melissa McCreery, Ph.D.21st January 2009
More often than not the reality that we are living in is not really the optimal ones that we are looking for. While we all cannot be billionaire playboys or rich matrons lounging in a palace, we live vicariously through the big and small screen and are co... Read >
Author: Greg Frost16th January 2009
"Chronic Acne Sufferer Finds A Scientifically Proven Way To Permanently Clear Skin In Just Three Days, And Finally Reveals The Unbelievably Easy, Step-By-Step Actions You Could Already Be Taking To Look Better, Feel Better, And Have A Renewed Sense of Se... Read >
Author: tayor mize22nd November 2008
The media frequently covers the many differences between the U.S. and Europe, but one important difference that often gets overlooked is found in children's toys. Being that I was born and raised in Europe, but have lived in the U.S. most of my adult life... Read >
Author: Saza Carruthers17th November 2008
A christening is a holy rite or liturgical ceremony that takes place within the Christian church, only amidst certain denominations, under the aid of a priest or preacher, with the family's presence, alongside the community of church members. If that's a ... Read >
Author: Jeff Fain31st October 2008
Bipolar depression is different than many forms of depression. With a bipolar disorder, a person experiences mania. Mania allows an individual to experience an extreme high that more than likely will impair judgment. Bipolar disorder will affect a person ... Read >
Author: stbotanica17th October 2008
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a inherited disorder that slowly weakens the body's muscles. It's caused by inaccurate or missing genetic information that prevents the body from making the proteins it needs to build and maintain healthy muscles. There are nine... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen29th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Fabienne Fredrickson
QUOTE: "Living your best life is to find out what your calling is. Your real job on Earth is to find out what you were meant to be doing and to find a way to do that thing." -Oprah Winfrey
For years, I'd wonde... Read >
Author: Fabienne Fredrickson09th September 2008
Hartnup disorder is an inherited metabolic disorder involving the transport of certain amino acids (for example, tryptophan and histidine) in the small intestine and kidneys. Hartnup disease is classified in the group of the Neutral Aminoacidurias, since ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th August 2008
Sleep hyperhidrosis is the term given to the condition wherein you experience profuse sweating when you sleep at night. Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, usually happens during the day, when the body is all worked out from one's daily activities. Howe... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan12th August 2008
Allergic reactions to the sun can be quite uncommon. However they can be prevented if you know what symptoms to look for. Sun allergies come in 4 common types, each with their own set of symptoms. Because of this it’s best to discuss the symptoms with... Read >
Author: tim bock18th July 2008
Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is also called Lutz-Miescher's syndrome. Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is a disorder characterized by transepithelial elimination of elastin. Elastosis perforans serpiginosa is a member of a larger class of disorders that... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th July 2008
We work to live; we do not live to work.
As early as early adulthood, employment is one of this life’s major concerns. Actually, there are thousands federal laws and state statutes, administrative regulations and jurisprudence in the United States wh... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group26th June 2008
There are more than one type of anxiety disorder. It is important to have the correct diagnosis so that you can get the appropriate treatment.
The various kinds of anxiety disorder include:
1) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
2) Panic Disorder
3) So... Read >
Author: Allan Lim25th June 2008
Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease is the most common neuromuscular disease in the world. It is sometimes referred to as "Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy. It is affected approximately 1 in 2,500 people in the United States. CMT affects both motor and sen... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th June 2008
Crohn's disease is a chronic incendiary disease of the intestines. It primarily causes ulcerations (breaks in the lining) of the tiny and big intestines, but can impact the digestive structure anywhere from the lip to the anus. Crohn's disease is related ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th June 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Phillip Booker
Divorce and the Family
For those who have never been involved in divorce, or for those who have brushed past it but never quite understood the intensity. Divorce is one big tangle that never really unravels. Five ye... Read >
Author: Mr. P. Booker03rd June 2008
Eisenmenger syndrome occurs in patients with big inborn cardiac or surgically created extracardiac left-to-right shunts. These shunts initially induce increased pulmonary blood flowing. People who have Eisenmenger's syndrome are normally born with a big h... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th May 2008
Alkaptonuria is an inherited condition that causes urine to turn black when exposed to air. Ochronosis, a buildup of dark pigment in connective tissues such as cartilage and skin, is also characteristic of the disorder. This blue-black pigmentation usuall... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown21st May 2008
Dubin-Johnson syndrome (DJS) is a character of genetic hyperbilirubinemia which causes a growth of conjugated bilirubin without altitude of liver enzymes. This circumstance is associated with a flaw in the power of hepatocytes to secrete conjugated biliru... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen28th April 2008
Dent disease is a genetic kind of liberal renal bankruptcy. It is one reason of Fanconi syndrome, and is characterized by tubular proteinuria, hypercalciuria, calcium nephrolithiasis, nephrocalcinosis and chronic renal bankruptcy. Because of its rather ra... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen28th April 2008
You may have seen the Oscar-winning film, "A Beautiful Mind". This film tells the story of John Forbes Nash, Nobel Prize winner with severe schizophrenia. The film details how Nash overcame years of suffering from schizophrenia to win the Noble Prize. If ... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team09th April 2008
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis of the spine. It causes swelling between your vertebrae, which are the disks that make up your spine, and in the joints between your spine and pelvis. Ankylosing spondylitis is an autoimmune disease. This mean... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown09th April 2008
A migraine can be disabling — with symptoms so severe, all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet place to lie down. Up to 17 percent of women and 6 percent of men have experienced a migraine.
More than 29.5 million Americans suffer from migrai... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown27th March 2008
Schizophrenia (literally "split mind") is often thought of as a split or dual personality. However, this disease is best defined as a disorganization of normal thought and feeling. It is probably caused by the malfunctioning of the cells through which inf... Read >
Author: David Jones19th February 2008
Kids and cash! These two words put together usually send fear into every parents wallet. To most kids (when it comes to cash) parents are just a walking teller machine with an endless supply of green to fulfill all their spending dreams, However, you and ... Read >
Author: yeobagz28th January 2008
For those people who are tormented by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the good news is that there is a safe and effective remedy. The FDA recently requested that a drug which is commonly used for IBS be withdrawn from the market, with the agency adding t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th November 2007
There are a variety of ways to help you maintain a more youthful appearance. In the area of skin aging there is some useful information available on the internet, however there is also a vast amount of unproven and possibly unsafe treatments and product c... Read >
Author: Alien29th October 2007
Schizophrenia begins in late adolescence or early adulthood. People who have schizophrenia may have unusual beliefs, called delusions. Schizophrenia is believed to result from a combination of environmental and genetic factors. A child who has one parent ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Many mental health professionals believe that both learned and inherited factors play a role in its development. It seems likely that Histrionic Personality Disorder may be over-diagnosed in women and under-diagnosed in men. Most people are more attuned, ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th October 2007
Despite their superstar status and larger-than-life personalities, the rich and famous are not immune to phobias or having intense fear. By being as prone to fear and anxiety as the rest of us, they reveal how normal they can be. These celebrities have ... Read >
Author: aseya02nd October 2007
Delusional disorder may arise from a preexisting paranoid personality disorder. Beginning in early adulthood, people with a paranoid personality disorder demonstrate a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others and their motives. Delusions are associ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th September 2007
Eating disorders are often described as an outward expression of internal emotional pain and confusion. Eating disorders afflict millions of people, thousands of which will die from them yearly. There is good news though, eating disorders can be beaten. A... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Ulcerative colitis (UC) refers to a disease in which the lining of the colon (the large intestine) becomes inflamed. It occurs at any age. The disease may involve the entire colon (pancolitis), only the rectum (ulcerative proctitis) or, more commonly, som... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen19th June 2007
Eating Disorders: Facts About Eating Disorders and the Search for Solutions
• Introduction
• Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Binge-Eating Disorder
• Treatment Strategies
• Research Findings and Directions
• For More Informa... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan19th June 2007
"For me, a panic attack is almost a violent experience. I feel disconnected from reality. I feel like I'm losing control in a very extreme way. My heart pounds really hard, I feel like I can't get my breath, and there's an overwhelming feeling that th... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan18th June 2007
Bipolar Disorder
There is a tendency to romanticize bipolar disorder. Many artists, musicians, and writers have suffered from its mood swings. But in truth, many lives are ruined by this disease; and without effective treatment, the illness is associ... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan15th May 2007
The power to make a positive difference comes primarily from within. It has more to do with who we are than what we say. This is why Mahatma Gandhi said, "My life is my teaching" and "Be the change you want to see in the world". Our example speaks louder ... Read >
12th May 2007
Appendicitis is one of the most common digestive problems. It is known that is the main reason for surgery in children. Even if there has been serious progress in medicine the main idea about appendicitis has not changed. If the appendix inflames it must ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola08th May 2007
The term eczema is derived from a Greek word which means ‘to boil’. It refers to inflammation of skin, which results in the formation of pustules on the skin from which sometimes there is a discharge of clear fluid and it is the most chronic skin diso... Read >
Author: Alien13th January 2007
Manic depression, also known as Bipolar disorder is characterised by extreme fluctuations in mood ranging from periods of intense "highs" or mania to periods of severe depression or "lows", however, in reality it is much more complex than that as there is... Read >
12th January 2007
Pathological Narcissism, Group Behaviour, and TerrorismBy: Sam Vaknin1. What is pathological narcissism?All of us have narcissistic TRAITS. Some of us even develop anarcissistic PERSONALITY. Moreover, narcissism is a SPECTRUM ofbehaviours - from the healt... Read >
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10th January 2007
Getting rid of man boobs by surgery or going through a gynecomastia surgery is not the only option you have. We will discuss about the other methods that may be applicable in your situation and also what the surgery to remove man boobs is all about.
Ma... Read >
Author: Davion Wong06th November 2006
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme mood swings. This condition is also called manic-depressive illness. It may be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Bipolar disorder is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a pers... Read >
Author: Onlineghar Ghar16th March 2006
Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by pervasive feelings of inadequacy, social inhibition, and extreme sensitivity to what other people think. It typically manifests itself by early adulthood.
Major Characteristics and Associated Symptoms:
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Author: Arthur Buchanan02nd February 2006
Introduction
ipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan01st February 2006
Bipolar disorder is a treatable brain disorder marked by extreme shifts in a person's mood and disposition. Periods of intense mania are followed by bouts of severe depression, often with periods of normalcy in between. While on either end of the spectrum... Read >
Author: kingston Amadan05th January 2006
People with panic disorder have feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning. They can't predict when an attack will occur, and many develop intense anxiety between episodes, worrying when and where the next one will strike.
I... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan05th January 2006
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, involves anxious thoughts or rituals you feel you can't control. If you have OCD, you may be plagued by persistent, unwelcome thoughts or images, or by the urgent need to engage in certain rituals.
You may be obse... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan01st January 2006
What are mood disorders?
Mood Disorders Statistics
While major depressive disorder can develop at any age, the average age at onset is the mid-20s.
The average age of onset for a first manic episode of bipolar disorder is during the early 20s.
Dy... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan29th December 2005
What is manic depression?
Manic depression, also known as bipolar disorder, is classified as a type of affective disorder or mood disorder that goes beyond the day's ordinary ups and downs, becoming a serious medical condition and important health concer... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan29th November 2005
Eating is controlled by many factors, including appetite, food availability, family, peer, and cultural practices, and attempts at voluntary control. Dieting to a body weight leaner than needed for health is highly promoted by current fashion trends, sale... Read >
Author: Arthur Buchanan13th October 2005
In life I think it's fair to say that women drew the short straw enduring monthly periods, PMT, giving birth and the menopause; all producing more hormones than she, and anyone within arms length distance, can cope with.
But if she is 30 something an... Read >
Author: Alison Edwards01st September 2005
What is Bipolar Depression?
The distinguishing characteristic of bipolar depression, as compared to other mood disorders, is the presence of at least one manic episode. Additionally, it is presumed to be a chronic condition because the vast majority o... Read >
Author: David Chandler18th July 2005
If you've been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression) you are not alone. It has been estimated that over 2 million people in the United States suffer from this form of mental illness which involves episodes of both mania and depr... Read >
Author: Brian Cook
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