LadyLynn replied: "Some of us are just cursed with poor nerves. (myself included.) We are prone to anxiety/panic attacks, and there's not a darn thing we can do about it. For me, medication is the only thing that helps, and it really does help. I like Klonopin. I've been on it for 10 years and have not had to go up on it, which is great.
Some people will recommend yoga or meditation. That may work for you.
Caffeine is a stimulant. I know when I drink coffee my hands shake. Anxiety can do the strangest things to the body! If you think the blurred vision and pressure in your head is not anxiety-related, see a doctor! You need to be examined and possibly have a blood test taken. Then you'll know exactly what's going on, and that alone will ease any anxiety you think you may not be having!
Bless you and good luck! :)"
simone19 replied: "it sounds like your blood pressure is through the roof."
Does this sound like a disorder or just a lot of strange qualities? There is a lot of problems, maybe separate quirks or disorders... anyways, sorry for the length and good luck figuring this one out!
I used to be afraid of being touched, literally jumping into the air if someone poked me, even if it was a close friend and I expected it. I have always been a loner in the past and was the made fun of kid. I still prefer to keep everything to myself and do everything by myself, and I am my own worst critique. I don't care what anyone thinks, it is my own judgment I must pass, and I am a very picky judge. I lose my vision occasionally for a few seconds at a time and walk around not being able to see a thing (no one notices because I've learned to play it off decently and continue to talk to them). I panic sometimes for no reason, and feel like I am freezing or going to die or a heart attack, but I know it happens often (used to be every day, now only a coupe times a week) and I will be fine. When I panic, I always cry continuously for between 20 min and 3 hours, but I always make sure I am alone and no one can hear or see me so they don't worry. During this time I often think about suicide or running away (I am 19 living at home) but I do not take action because I promised myself I would never commit suicide because it would make friends and family unhappy, plus it is a waste of a life that can be fixed. I can also get extremely happy and hyper, with a surge of adventure and a love and passion for everything, but this can change quickly usually based on how others around me feel. I get very angry about small things and the word sorry means nothing to me when I am mad. I sometimes make big decisions when I am mad, like quitting my last job and breaking up with my boyfriend both regret later (when I apologized he took me back). I don't react to major things. If I am in a lot of pain I couldn't care less. I sometimes purposely cause myself physical pain to take my mind off things. If someone I am close to is in any pain, I feel it myself and end up experiencing the same thing, sometimes worse then the person with the actually sickness or pain. I don't have my license because I am terrible with directions and can’t play 3d games because my spatial skills suck. I get bored of tasks easily and have to be doing a million things at once, and I can never make up my mind what I want. A few times I have thought I've lost things only to realize I was looking right at them the whole time. (Example, looking for my shoes that I had been wearing for a year for half hour- my mum pointed them out and I was surprised to find out those were my shoes and not someone else’s.). When I try to read or pay attention in class, my attention doesn't last more then a minute unless I have had a lot of caffeine and strongly force myself to pay attention. The reason I pass my classes is because I buy a lot of caffeine right before my exams, drink it and force myself to read until I have read all the requited chapters, and my lecture notes which are just the PowerPoint slides the professors have posted because I go to all my classes and don’t hear a word of them. When I was younger, teachers tried to stream me into a special learning class (I was always staring off into space and sometimes didn't notice anyone was talking to me) but my mum took me out of it and decided to give me extra help at home. Learning the piano improved my attention, but not by enough to get through University without a ton of coffee and energy drinks. Despite my inattention, I love 3d puzzles and will not put them down until they are solved, I love to be intellectually challenged, and I am a supervisor at work who does the paperwork, payroll, and directs orders for the shift. I am very bad in groups of people or crowds and unless I know the people well I will often run off to a quiet place.
I used to distrust everyone, especially guys, but now I do have a boyfriend of 3 and half years who I love very much and trust with my life. He worries about me though when I freak out. Despite what I want, I would rather make others happy, but my boyfriend asks again and again and waits to hear what it is I would like to do instead of picking what he would like. He figures it is because I don't normally get to make decisions at home and he wants me to start doing what I would like rather than what others would like.
I am a psychology student, but can’t pinpoint these things about me to one particular disorder, it seems like many. I can’t get professional help because I am terrible talking to strangers and am too nervous to say anything without breaking down, and I will not let anyone see me break down. What do you think the problem sounds like to you?
Edit: Thanks for the responses, but in order to be a disorder, a significant amount of impairment must be present. I cope with my inattention with energy drinks and caffeine during important jobs and tests (although unhealthy) I do get my tasks complete. Most people do not notice when I am angry because I take it out on myself rather then them, then meltdown and get over it- but when I am alone. Most people know me as very kind and happy. Would someone bipolar really be able to pull this off, or would people be able to clearly see something wrong? In making diagnoses, psychaitrists often look for childhood problems (ex ADD/ADHD) and because no one notices anything is wrong, diagnosis does not seem likely.
hey there replied: "you definietly sound bipolar and to have attention problems and anxiety."
Pammie replied: "Sounds like bipolar to me. There is medication to help you with this. As far a not wanting people to touch you that is probably a personal choice. The depression and then extreme happiness sounds like bipolar."
bluegreen40 replied: "Since you are a psych student, and have recognized all of these characteristics in yourself, you also must know that this an opportunity to get better by receiving a doctor's attention.
Please, go in, talk it through, take this posting with you, or even email it prior to your first visit. It says a LOT!
Hurry please. You really can't afford to miss another day of life while you feel like this."
grania_3 replied: "It sounds like you may have more than one thing going on. Sounds like you have a form of panic/anxiety disorder. I have panic as well so I know how you feel. What you're describing sounds very familiar.
I thin kmore importantly that you need to contact your doctor or a counselor. it doesn't matter if you cry. I did. When I first went to a session, I cried all the time. But they're used to that. Don't be ashamed of it. You need to get the professional help because they are the only ones who are certified to find out what is going on and how to treat you to help you get better. The doc is your answer. I know it's scary and you ahve your reasons for not wanting to open up to a doctor but...it is the only way to find out what is happening to you. If you really want to find out and find out what you can do about it, you'll talk to your doctor. They have seen it all so someone who is nervous and not comfortable and may break down in front of them is nothing new or unusual. You need to do this. Once you find out what's going on, you will feel SO much better.....I know I did."
ihateaccounts replied: "i was reading your question & it sounded like you read the bipolar traits right off a website & then personalized it to your own life, lol.(you shouldn't have used all of them)but no seriously,it's bipolar.i should know.; ) im not bloody loony like i use to be though.you just know when your bipolar.the word is extreme irrationality.oh & btw since you mentioned your a psychology student, chances are you could just be experiencing a minor shift in personality.that happens to some people studying mental disorders.they believe they have problems that they really don't.anyway bipolars no walk in the park.have fun with that one."
Ian C replied: "Possible diagnoses
Axis I: Panic disorder without agoraphobia, ADHD
Axis II: Borderline personality disorder, schizoid personality traits
About your vision loss (amaurosis fugax), it is most probably psychogenic, though it would not be unheard of if multiple sclerosis were causing this together with the mood swings and lack of concentration. You should get it checked out to be on the safe side."
blooming chamomile replied: "You would probably know more than I would, but when I first stared reading, I was thinking Asperger's but it may be because I've been reading a lot about it lately. The being alone, picked on kid, not liking to be touched could all be symptoms, right? Could the panic attacks be a form of a "meltdown"?
Then I read more and considered depression, manic depression, ADHD, social anxiety disorder.
Some of it could be just a normal part of who you are. Being bad with directions, looking right at something and not really seeing it--I think everyone does that at times.
Please, please see someone about this. Could you take your boyfriend or a family member with you? Do they allow that? Maybe it would help to have someone you know and trust there the first time, or first few times. Good luck and I hope you do get evaluated and any treatment you might need."
Panic disorder or what? I have been having a rough time during my sophomore year of school thus far. I have been homesick and generally unhappy.
On Tuesday night or Wednesday night, I experienced a little pain in my right temple when I ran. The pain increased a little whenever I moved my jaw. However, once I wore my retainer again for two days, the pain seemed to almost completely subside. However, last night, after getting some food with my friends, I experienced a heaviness of breath, feeling heated, and feeling like I had the fever. This was around 7pm, Eastern Standard Time. The same thing happened tonight and it sort of felt like my mouth and right cheek were a little numb, although I cannot be sure. I also felt very heated and a little light headed and detached.
I have a serious of bad depression and have been worrying myself into a panic over the last few days regarding my former head pain. Is it possible that I have adult panic disorder or what?
I also used to drink literally ten sodas idea and have only been drinking two or three small cans a day for the last three days. Could this have caused me to get caffeine withdrawal? I felt better after I had a small soda.
efxdc x replied: "Negative emotions (like sadness, stress, anger, etc.) causes your Serotonin production to be low; when your Serotonin level is low, you are more prone to getting Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, etc.
Medication like Antidepressants (SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) helps to boost Serotonin level.
But there are natural ways to do it without medication. There's this strange herb called "St John's Wort" - it is said to be more effective than Prozac. No, it is not for mild depression only and ignore those sayings. In fact, it does help anxiety and panic-attacks as St John's Wort works like prozac. Other natural ways will be exercise, diet, more exposure to light, etc.
The problem is that, even if your Serotonin is balanced... you have that "learned behavior" in your mind. You need to break that initial cycle to destroy that learned behavior - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) does this. A technique that you can use without CBT will be Distraction... There are several other techniques to help cope them!
Ok, to use Distraction: Firstly, try to....
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SEM replied: "Panic disorder is characterized by panic attacks: sudden onset, heart pounding, sweating, dizzy, feeling like you are going to die/have a heart attack. Might be triggered by something, might not. Panic disorder is when you have to change your activities because you are afraid you'll have another panic attack (e.g., can't go to out in public). Panic and depression go together sometimes. Your physical symptoms could definitely be from the decrease in caffeine. Why don't you try decreasing your caffeine more gradually, and check in at student health."
Can a medical person help with these seemingly unrelated symptoms? Hi,
I need some help because I am having issue in getting a proper diagnosis. I have seen a number of different doctors for years, but the symptoms are just getting worse.
1.) Fatigue- even though I sleep 7-8 hours a night, I am still exhausted almost every day. Excercise and/or caffeine do not seem to help.
2.) Abdominal pain- in the right hand, lower side. This is persistant most of the time, and is worsened by certain foods and positions. Diaherrea is also not uncommon.
3.) Skin rashes...This is new to the last six months. what started out as one patch of what looked like dry skin is now red, flaky, patches all over my arms and legs.
4.) Increased facial hair (I am a 26 year old woman)
5.) Depression and change in appetite (increased)...also, significant weight gain over the last three years.
I have been tested for thyroid disorders and found negative. Same thing for cushings.
I have a feeling all of this is related, but I can't seem to figure out how
Orinoco replied: "Polycystic Ovary Syndrome"
HELP need help in medical!!! please please please help? Please help!!! medical question!!!I dont understand these question?
Acetaminophen has advantages over aspirin. These do NOT include which of the following?
a. It may be used for people who are allergic to aspirin or aspirin-like compounds.
b. It does not cause liver damage.
c. It rarely causes gastrointestinal upset or bleeding.
d. It may be taken with anticoagulant therapy.
e. It is associated with Reye's syndrome.
NSAIDs are used for
a. arthritis
b. dental pain
c. dysmenorrhea
d. anti-inflammatory conditions
e. all of the above
The side effects of NSAIDs include
a. GI distress
b. headache
c. bleeding disorders
d. soreness of the mouth
Analgesics that contain the word compound or "dan" have what as an ingredient?
a. acetaminophen
b. aspirin
c. Phenergan
d. antacids
Analgesics that contain the word "cet" have what as an ingredient?
a. acetaminophen
b. aspirin
c. antacids
d. caffeine
The side effects of opioid medications in the elderly include all the following EXCEPT
a. confusion
b. ototoxicity and tinnitus
c. urinary retention
d. hyperexcitability
e. respiratory depression
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of drug abuse and misuse?
a. changes in weight and sleep habits
b. impaired memory or illogical thinking
c. defensiveness, anxiety, changes in friends and appearance
d. taking prescribed medications for known illnesses on a regular basis
e. mood swings, irritability, depression and anger
Which of the following are the most frequently abused substances?
a. xanthines
b. caffeine
c. nicotine
d. all of the above
e. none of the above
The side effects of smoking cessation include all of the following EXCEPT
a. belching, hiccups, and indigestion
b. hoarseness, soreness of the mouth and throat, and watering of the mouth
c. tachycardia and insomnia
d. decreased appetite, nausea, and diarrhea
e. skin eruptions
Which of the following is NOT true of central nervous system depressants?
a. Barbiturates are used as downers for persons using central nervous system stimulants.
b. Tolerance is a common effect of barbiturate and benzodiazepine usage, leading to physical dependence.
c. Therapeutic use of benzodiazepines and barbiturates should be short-term.
d. Withdrawal from barbiturates and benzodiazepines should be done rapidly to prevent long-term withdrawal signs and symptoms.
e. Central nervous system depressants are safe for use by the elderly.
six_toes2003 replied: "1 acetominophen is not associated with Reye's syndrome, that is aspirin. it can be used for people who have aspirin allergies but does cause liver disease, the cutoff is 4000 mg/ day.
2. e
nsaids are anti-inflammatories and there is a wide group
3. the side effects are GI distress which can lead to gi bleeds
4. dan contains aspirin
5. cet is acetominophen
6 hyperexcitability
7.d
8 d because caffeine and nicotine are very commonly abused
9 d
10 d any withdrawal is tapered because it can be dangerous wth barbiturates
5."
rlbickmore replied: "e, e, a, b, a, d, d, d, e, d."
Asalam w.do u know how fasting can actually improve your health? I read this article and it helped me learn what are the ways that fasting can improve someones health.Also on tv the sheik advises anyone with any health problem like high blood pressure ,diabetes,cholestrol to fast even during the fitr days .
1. Attitude About Juice Fasting: One key to juice fasting over water fasting is the ability to prevent ketosis (disrupted carbohydrate metabolism in response to chronic starvation) by continuously providing simple carbohydrates that are used by your body for energy and nutrition to the cells. Some individuals, however, believe that carb overload is the reason why Americans are fat.
2. Attitude about Skipping Meals: One study suggests that skipping a meal occasionally is not all that bad, especially if weight loss is a goal. However, be aware of changes in metabolic rate (see below).
3. Autonomic Nervous System: According to this article, fasting appears to have a normalizing effect on the overall tone of the autonomic nervous system. This normalization decreases possibilities for a number of issues ranging from digestive disturbances to anxiety disorders.
4. Awareness: Fasting can heighten awareness, depending upon the health of the individual, the goal for fasting and the ability to eliminate toxins from the system.
5. Back Pain: Back pains caused by muscular tightness and stress rather than from bone disease or osteoporosis may be alleviated with a lighter diet or juice fasting.
6. Bad Health Habits: In some people, fasting has helped break cravings for alcohol, tobacco, caffeine and some drug addictions.
7. Blood Pressure: Water fasting may correct your high blood pressure to a safe range within two weeks without drugs. This level of pressure can be maintained if the diet is changed rather than going back to old eating habits. This study was conducted in a controlled setting.
8. Cell Proliferation: This study, done on mice, showed that intermittent fasting slowed cell production, which also showed cancer development. Slowing down the rate of cell proliferation essentially buys time for the cells to repair genetic damage that may cause cancer.
9. Cholesterol: One study about a 30-day Muslim fast showed significant decrease in LDL (”bad” cholesterol), total serum cholesterol and serum triglycerides at the end of the fasting period. There also was a significant increase in “good” cholesterol (HDL) that showed at the end of the fast and continued to show for one month after the fast.
10. Chronic cardiovascular disease and congestive heart failure: Fasting can reduce triglycerides, atheromas, total cholesterol and may increase HDL levels.
11. Energy Flow: Through this logic, fasting enables the body to slow down to the point where the individual can listen to the body through the mind. This ‘vital force’ is clouded when the body is filled with toxins. However, one study with flies showed that the value of diminished appetite to an animal’s survival may vary with the infecting microbe.
12. Fat Mobilization [PDF]: Fasting may move the body to mobilize fat stores from adipose tissue (the fat under your skin) to consume that fat as energy. Short fasts also may protect proteins in your body with the release of a growth hormone.
13. Heart Health: The day-long, once-a-month fast many Mormons undertake as a part of their faith may help explain the lower rates of coronary artery disease in this population, according to a study presented at the American Heart Assn.’s scientific sessions in Orlando, Florida, in 2007.
14. Homeostasis: Basically, your metabolic equilibrium, or ability to heal, could undergo a change during fasting. When fasting is employed as a therapeutic measure, it changes the playing field for disease and infection. This article quotes Louis Pasteur, “The pathogen is nothing, the terrain is everything” for an argument on why fasting can be used as a cure for injury or disease.
15. Insulin and Blood Sugars: A study from the National Institute on Aging found that skipping meals frequently can help mice maintain healthier glucose and insulin levels. The study provides insight into the possible effect of fasting on glucose metabolism.
16. Life Span: The point behind this list of articles and studies is that caloric reduction, overall, is one way to increase a life span. Lower metabolic rates, slower cell proliferation and less body fat that holds toxic matter all lead to a healthier life. This translates, for many people, into a longer life.
17. Lifestyle: If you want to change your life to feel healthier and more productive, this author believes that fasting provides the pivot for that change.
18. Mental Alertness: When toxins are removed from the lymphatic and blood systems, this change improves mental clarity. Eating less also results in energy conservation, which can be used by the brain for thinking tasks.
19. Metabolism: While many people believe that a fast metabolism is key to weight loss,
ramadan kareem>
BATMAN replied: "And where's the proof for all this ?
And who's the dude who wrote this ?"
addy :) replied: "Thanks for the info :) my parents have always told me the same things!"
ahmad replied: "Ramadan Mubarak........
thanks for the info..........
@ batman, it doesn't need proving, medicine proves it ask doctors & they will say that too... it relaxes the stomach.
actually fasting is in all religions, not only islam.... the other prophets did it, just the months or day was different...."
brest canser questions help? A high caffeine intake can affect PMS symptoms.
True
False
A/An __________is an x-ray of the breast.
biopsy
ultrasound
mammogram
breast augmentation
Prostate cancer typically:
grows slowly
begins with small changes that may go unnoticed
occurs in very young men
choice 1 and choice 2 only
A biopsy is the removal of a sample of tissue to see whether cancer cells are present. If they are not present, then the biopsy is said to be__________.
mammogram
lumpectomy
mastectomy
malignant
benign
Your chances of developing breast cancer dramatically increase with age. At what age do doctors recommend getting a yearly mammogram?
25
65
40
55
A/An __________is surgery to remove the breast tumor and a small amount of surrounding normal tissue.
appendictomy
mastectomy
lumpectomy
lobectomy
Breast cancer cannot be prevented, however, exercising regularly, avoiding alcohol, and maintaining a slim body, can reduce your risk of breast cancer.
false
true
Most ovarian cysts are small and do not cause any symptoms.
True
False
A condition in which cells that look and act like cells of the lining of the uterus, but are found in other parts of the abdominal cavity is called:
hernia
menstruation
endometriosis
ovulation
Most women will develop ovarian cysts during this time period:
menopause
peri-menopause
childbearing years
before beginning menstruation
Although most hernias are not painful, pain in the groin area can be one of the symptoms.
True
False
For all the reproductive disorders, there is one preventive measure that is recommended for each. It is:
precription drugs
exercise
warm baths
chicken soup
Women under 40 can and should take an active role in their breast health with regular breast self-examinations (BSE) and clinical breast exams. A regular BSE is a chance to check your breasts for lumps, thicknesses, or other changes every month. You should begin breast self-exams around age 20, but it is by no means your only defense against breast cancer.
false
true
Ovarian cysts are common in women during their childbearing years.
True
False
Prostate cancer can physically affect both men and women
True
False
African-American men are more likely to develop prostate cancer and die from it than Caucasian or Asian men.
True
False
PMS occurs only in females who:
are tired and do not exercise regularly
have high hormone levels
who are taking birth control pills
who are ovulating or who are in the first days of their menstral period
Like women, men can also develop breast cancer.
True
False
What is a woman’s lifetime risk of breast cancer?
1 in 1000
1 in 80
1 in 7
Exercise can relieve PMS symptoms.
True
False
Some risk factors for breast cancer cannot be changed, including:
genetics
obesity
hormone replacement therapy
The best time to do a breast self-examination (BSE) is:
once a year on the same month
right after your period. If you do not have a regular period, do it on the same day each month.
once a month immediately before the menstrual period.
Following the American Cancer Society's guidelines for the early detection of breast cancer improves the chances that breast cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage and treated successfully.
false
true
Between the ages of 20 and 39, women should have a clinical breast examination by a health professional every 3 years.
false
true
Developing a hernia is more common in women than men.
True
False
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