Overview Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is marked by a pervasive twitching, tingling or burning sensation in the legs, particularly at night or during other periods of rest. These sensations cause sleep disruptions, leading to poor mental focus and daytime fatigue….
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Alprazolam is the generic name for the prescription medication Xanax, which primarily is used to treat anxiety and panic disorders as well as depression-induced anxiety. This medication is one of the benzodiazepine or tranquilizer drugs and works by stabilizing the…
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Provigil (generic name: modafinil) is a medication used to treat sleep apnea (when breathing stops temporarily while sleeping), narcolepsy and shift work sleep disorder. According to MedlinePlus, Provigil belongs to a category of medicines called wakefulness promoting agents. You will…
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Overview Society places unrealistic expectations on children, teens and women regarding weight and appearance. Children develop eating disorders due to these pressures combined with mental health issues and a need for control. Basics Many people believe the cause of eating…
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1. Laughing Yoga is No Joke Laughing Yoga, or Laughter Yoga, was developed in the 1990s by Indian physician Madan Kataria and his wife Madhira Kataria. Dr. Kataria observed the health benefits of laughter and wanted a way to formalize…
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Klonopin, generically known as clonazepam, is a medication used to treat seizures (convulsions) and panic attacks (condition of extreme fear and anxiety). It works to balance the brain chemicals that provoke anxiousness. Because of its potentially harmful side effects, Klonopin…
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According to Mayo Clinic, depression is one of the most common health conditions in the world. Depression affects the mind and body, and it can even impact the people around a depressed individual. Depression is often associated with extreme sadness…
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Sometimes people get seriously depressed after a intense incident, like a divorce in the family, someone you love dying, a stressful home life, violence, or breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend. Other times, depression just happens by itself. Teenagers…
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Lexapro is a prescription antidepressant that is commonly prescribed to improve symptoms of depression in adolescents and young adults. Lexapro can also be used to treat generalized anxiety disorder in adults. Lexapro works similarly to other antidepressants such as Prozac…
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“I Keep Cutting Myself and I Can’t Stop!” What Is Self-Injury or Self-Mutilation? Self-injury is not something people talk about very often, but for an estimated 2 to 3 million Americans, it is a serious problem. The majority of people…
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What is LSD? Lysergic Acid Diathylamide (LSD) is a psychoactive hallucinogenic drug. It comes in a variety of forms, but is most commonly sold in the form of blotter papers, which are small paper squares that have been dipped in…
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The death of a parent is one of the most devastating and challenging things that can happen to you as a young adult, regardless of your relationship with your parent or whether you live together. Facing death can be sad…
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A CPAP prescription consists of specifications for a CPAP setting, humidifier, hose, CPAP mask, additional accessories and recommended duration of use. Physicians licensed in sleep medicine, nurse practitioners or physician assistants prescribe CPAP. Durable medical equipment companies supply and distribute…
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Overview If you are dissatisfied with your life circumstances, you will need to accept that they will not change until your actions change. You cannot act powerfully, however, until you begin thinking powerfully. Powerful thinking is positive, constructive, fearless, optimistic…
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Overview Eating disorders are a group of mental health disorders in which a person has an abnormal body image, is abnormally preoccupied with their eating habits and her desire to be thin. Girls are more likely than boys to be…
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If you’re suffering from depression, anxiety or high levels of stress, you may be considering an over-the-counter supplement for relief of your symptoms. Certain supplements can provide a mood boost and may be as effective as certain prescription medications used…
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Unusual changes in mood, energy, levels of activity and tasks of daily life characterize bipolar disorder. Patients with this serious psychological disorder experience mood episodes that fluctuate between the manic phase and the depressive phase. Guidelines set in the Diagnostic…
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An herbal ground root, kava kava is also known botanically as Piper methysticum. It is native to the South Pacific Islands, and only the root of the plant is used to make medicine. Kava kava is not limited to medicinal…
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Conflict avoidance has long been hailed by communication experts as an ineffective way to deal with conflict. However, a study published in a 2002 issue of International Journal of Conflict Management found that the Chinese way of conflict management, mainly…
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Agoraphobia is a mental health disorder characterized by an intense and persistent fear of venturing outside of the home, especially to unfamiliar areas. Some people have a fear of specific conditions, such as fear of traveling a certain distance away…
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Overview Speech anxiety, sometimes called communication apprehension, is a fear of public speaking. It is estimated that 70 percent of people have some degree of speech anxiety, according to the University of Southern Mississippi Speaking Center. In fact, poll results…
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Overview Aerophobia, the fear of flying, is a condition that affects one out of every five people, according to the Fear Free Flying website. When flying is associated with anxiety, an array of symptoms can present themselves and make your…
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Overview Ambien, a brand name for the generic drug zolpidem, acts as a sedative and hypnotic drug. It is used for the short-term relief of insomnia. Ambien is listed by the FDA as a Schedule IV drug. This ranking means…
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People who suffer from anxiety and anxiety attacks have many symptoms that can warn them of an impending attack or that increase when they are anxious. The skin is one part of the body that is affected due to anxiety….
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1. Seek Therapy Agoraphobia is a very treatable condition, and various types of psychological therapy have proven effective in helping people overcome it. The most common is cognitive-behavioral therapy, which works to educate you about the condition, explore the particular…
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1. Watch for Anxiety in Places Where Easy Exit is Difficult Agoraphobia translates literally as a fear of outdoor spaces (“fear of the marketplace” in Greek). More accurately, it is a fear of being trapped somewhere where you might not…
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Overview Clinical depression affects 15 million American adults–or 5 to 8 percent of the population each year–and is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. Although it is highly treatable, 80 percent of those who suffer from clinical depression…
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Also known as cobalamin, vitamin B12 is one of the essential B-complex vitamins that help the body to process carbohydrates into energy, as well as metabolize protein and fat. People who are deficient in vitamin B12, such as people who…
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1. Find a Doctor You Can Trust If you feel like you’re suffering from hypochondria, or an irrational fear of becoming sick or contracting a disease, you’ll need to find a doctor whom you can trust. Nothing feeds hypochondria more…
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Citalopram is the generic form of the drug Celexa. Celexa is a drug that is prescribed to treat depression and sometimes anxiety disorders that accompany depression. This medication is available only under the supervision and with a prescription from a…
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