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Social Anxiety Disorder And Depression: How Are They Related?

Roy — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:07:14 +0000

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Survive Eating Disorders With Depression Treatment

Roy — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:08:20 +0000

During the sustained efforts of health organizations and other concerned groups against the “idealized” concept of thinness in improved nutritional habits and self image are learned for a lot of people, there are still those who struggle with their weight, eating habits, and personal demons.

To eat or not eat?

Recent studies indicated that at least eight million Americans suffer from eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Of this number, seven million are women of different age groups. According to statistics of the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated disorders, 20% of people who suffer from eating disorders die prematurely collected due to complications such as suicide and heart disease. Twenty percent may not shock the people who they are invincible – the binge-eating and purging will not hurt to think of it at all – but this percentage is wasted, young girls and women, young life that was without the interference of the treatment .

Because of the comprehensive nature of eating disorders, counseling and education about proper nutrition is not enough. Preserving the usual suspects behind the desire of the patients are thin psychiatric problems. Research conducted by Amori Yee Mikami from the University of Virginia showed that girls who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is probably from eating disorders as they age, are suffering. Other psychiatric problems associated with the development of eating disorders include anxiety, social phobia and depression.

The Missing Link

Over the years, traditional treatment for eating disorders include only “talk” therapy, various forms of counseling and endless teachings on the right problems. But what most of the general population do not understand is that people who suffer from eating disorders are often unable to control their habits. The disease is not solely a psychological – talks about self-image can only get you so far. The problem is that their brains were wired differently to an imbalance of chemicals and hormones that makes them depressed or overly concerned about how they look. The eating disorder is usually only an offshoot of this problem, it is the patients’ response to what they tell their brain to feel. Go As with most forms of treatment, the best way to help people with eating disorders is to go directly to the source: Depression.

Psychiatrist Timothy Walsh, MD, of Columbia University thinks for a multifaceted approach to treating eating disorders, that the disorder objective, the weight problem, and the depression itself In simple words, does an ideal treatment for eating disorders three approaches: Talk therapy boosting self-image, cognitive behavior therapy for better food and living habits, and particularly drugs used to treat depression.

A New Hope

Many studies, including one that their effectiveness in the management of behavioral and substance abuse disorders to indicate the advantages in using the antidepressant fluoxetine certified for the treatment. A prescription medication for depression and other disorders, fluoxetine also available under the brand name Prozac. For those interested in the use of fluoxetine, or Prozac for the treatment of eating disorders, a thorough consultation will be recommended by a doctor.

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Do You Have an Anxiety Disorder or Suffer From Depression?

Roy — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:07:29 +0000

Do you know how it feels to be anxious? The nervousness, heart palpitations and sweating, before they call a business. The churning in the stomach, before you ask the pretty girl on a date. The tension you feel when you speak to a group. Anxiety for some of us is a good thing. It will be our willingness to take action. It makes you study harder for an exam and keeps you alert when a presentation. Basically, it helps us in a state of peak performance – are ready to go. This describes most of us. What about the 19th 1 million people (13 3%) in the U.S. who have an anxiety disorder? Instead of a helpful emotion, anxiety can interfere with normal daily activities and make a person afraid to leave their homes. An anxiety disorder is not just nervous, it is a disease brought on by biological or previous life experiences. Anxiety disorders, people feel anxious most of the time for no apparent reason. These diseases can cause paralysis and prevent the suffering of the implementation of common place and seemingly simple tasks. The joint treatment of anxiety disorders is usually medication, therapy or a combination of both. However, drug therapy only works on 30-45% of the population and then there are the side effects and the apparent dependence on drugs. And what about the rest of the population? Those who do not help the medicine? What should they do, continue to suffer? Everyone has their ups and downs, but for people with depression may outweigh the depths of the UPS. This can cause problems with everyday activities such as eating, sleeping, working, and dealing with friends. Depression not only affects your emotions, but also the way you think, how you behave and how they function physically. Symptoms of depression include, but are not limited to; * Constant feelings of sadness, irritability, tension, or * Decreased interest or pleasure in usual activities or hobbies * Loss of energy, fatigue, despite lack of activity * A change in appetite, with significant weight loss or weight gain * A change in sleeping patterns, such as insomnia, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much * Restlessness or feeling slowed down, * Diminished ability to make decisions or concentrate * Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness or guilt * Thoughts of suicide or death If you experience any of these symptoms, we recommend that you consult your doctor to determine if you suffer from depression. Another affective disorder is dysthymia. People who suffer from it, were down slightly for two years or longer. The symptoms are similar to major depression, except they are less strict. People with Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms are the same as any form of depression. However, it is the repetition of these symptoms during certain seasons that it separates itself from other forms of depression. Postpartum depression is a type of depression in women who have just given birth can occur. It usually occurs in the first few months after birth, but it can happen to the first year. Women with postpartum depression typically have difficulty bonding with their new born child. Bipolar disorder is another type of depression. Some days a person suffers, it can out of a difficult time even to have out of bed. Then the next day they can really feel good (mania) and then irritated and angry. The person with bipolar disorder have mood swings, sometimes back and forth between depression and mania quickly in the same day or in a short period of time. The type of depression is important as it is treated, so make sure if you made one of the symptoms we have described, suffer, you learn your doctor, or if the immediate situation appears serious, go directly to your hospital emergency room. We believe that alternatives to conventional treatment of anxiety disorders and depression. Assistance not only from drugs, but that alternative methods are proving to be very effective in the long term.

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Roy — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:10:33 +0000

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Treatment Plans and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders

Roy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:13:32 +0000

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Seasonal Depression and Light Therapy

Roy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:26:19 +0000

At the beginning of the 1980’s in the United States Professor Rosenthal discovered the benefits of light therapy lamps. At first they were used in cases of seasonal depression also called SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Light therapy is today practised in a number of hospitals a number of pathologies, but mostly with trouble linked to the upset of the biological clock (circadian rhythm problems) like insomnia and generally trouble sleeping.

Light therapy reveals its effectiveness in numerous cases, and helps to quickly find energy when a lower morale lets us feel the changes in the seasons.

Light therapy lamps and seasonal depression or SAD. The principal symptoms of winter season depression start to show at the end of summer when the days start to grow short and become dull as there is less light it is the seasonal change that affects a number of people.

In a number of cases it is Winter Blues which we all suffer from in one way or another, it is a simpler version of winter depression, and this in no way stops us from continuing with our daily lives.

In the cases of SAD people will suffer from a depressive state, tiredness and will have a tendancy to isolate themselves socially. Also noticing a significant rise in their appetite with a tendancy to gain weight or even bulemia due to sweet foods, gloomy humour a tendancy of insomnia and an excessive need of sleep, loss of concentration and motivation with a loss of interest and a loss of out put. The people suffering from seasonal depression do not automatically show symptoms, this is why it is important to contact a doctor for a check up. The signs of this depression disappear with the arrival of beautiful days and sunlight.

Light therapy lamps : How does it work?

Light therapy consists of facing a light therapy lamp which transmits light to the eyes. The intensity of the light should be between 2500 and 10 000 lux (light units). It is the retina via the neurotransmittors that inhibit the melatonin, a sleep hormone which is at the root of the problems linked to a loss of light. This homone is normally secreted at night for us to sleep. The fact that this sleeping drug is naturally blocked during the day helps us to find out natural energy.

How to use the light therapy lamps

First you have to remember that light therapy lamps used as treatment in hospitals and at home respond in the same way as any normal medecine. This is why you should verify that the lamps have an agreed EU license.

The origin of light therapy lamps are reserved for medical use (by a GP or at the hospital). Today light therapy lamps may be used at home, at the office in response to normal usage.

The power will be the first factor in the choice of a lamp, of course the more powerful the lamp the more the use will be a greater comfort.

Each session should be done in the morning. The user must place the lamp at eye height or just underneath the eyes. It is not necessary to look at the lamp but it is important that the retina swims in the light coming from the light therapy.

The length of the session must be between 30 minutes and 2 hours (30 minutes at 10 000 lux or 2500 lux for 2 hours).

The effects on the morale can be felt quite quickly, from the first couple of days, but may take 10 days for others.

There are very little indications against light therapy but it is important to consult a doctor when the person suffers with their eyes or is taking photosensitive medication.

You will find all the information you need on light therapy and seasonal depression at Solvital light therapy

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Please Help Me Get Into a Eating Disorder Treatment Program

Roy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:26:09 +0000

I can’t find treatment. Please help me!

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Anorexia

Jena — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:29:04 +0000

Anorexia is an extremely dangerous and destructive disease. And unfortunately, it is on the rise in women, adolescents and children. As shocking as it may seem, anorexia is now being diagnosed in children as young as six years old. That’s right – little girls who are years away from puberty are starving themselves nearly to death. Conversely, middle-aged women experiencing menopause are also becoming addicted to the same behaviors.

In order for the diagnosis of anorexia to be made, certain criteria must be present. These criteria are listed below. A list of warning signs is also included. If you suspect a friend or family member may be struggling with anorexia, check out this information.

Criteria

Low Weight

Weight Phobia: Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat, even though underweight.

Body Image Issues: Believing you are fat when you are not, making your weight the only thing you judge yourself on, denying the medical seriousness of your low weight.

Loss of menstrual period: For women, who have reached puberty, missing at least three menstrual cycles in a row.

Warning Signs for Adolescents & Adults

Loss of menstrual period

Dieting obsessively when not overweight

Claiming to feel “fat” when overweight is not a reality

Preoccupation with food, calories, nutrition, and/or cooking

Denial of hunger

Excessive exercising, being overly active

Frequent weighing

Strange food-related behaviors

Episodes of binge-eating

15% or more below normal body weight/rapid weight loss

Depression

Slowness of thought/memory difficulties

Hair loss

In children, any combination of these symptoms should be considered serious. An immediate evaluation by an eating disorder professional or physician is recommended. It’s important to remember, the faster treatment is sought, the better the outcome is for most patients. If you or someone you know is struggling with Anorexia, please call Remuda today at 1-800-445-1900.

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How Does a Child Present with Anorexia?

Jena — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:14:37 +0000

It is important to know that anorexia knows no parameters regarding age. Women in their 60′s can experience anorexia onset as easily as girls in their teens. In fact, today children as young as six are being diagnosed with this disease. The following are symptoms:

• self starvation
• extreme anxiety
• depression
• inordinate fear of eating, gaining weight and a fear of getting fat
• psychological torment
• refusal to eat, even though the desire to please parents is strong
• persistent food avoidance and weight loss for emotional reasons
• body image concerns or obsessions when there is no diagnosis regarding failure to thrive, which can cause growth problems
• disturbed parent-child relationships

These symptoms are in addition to the classic signs and symptoms of anorexia.

If you know a child who might be struggling with anorexia, please get help today. Contact Remuda Programs at 1-800-445-1900.

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Anorexia Treatment

Jena — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:09:15 +0000

In the United States, eating disorders are far more than prevalent – they’re epidemic. Today, 10 million women and girls have eating disorders and up to one million of them will die from the disorder.

Anorexia, perhaps the most devastating of these diseases, is characterized by self-starvation. People suffering from this disorder literally starve themselves to a state of severe emaciation, and even, death. Although anorexia revolves around food and eating, it is actually a psychiatric illness, not unlike depression or anxiety. As such, professional care is usually required to break the negative behaviors and addiction. Outpatient therapy is usually the first approach to treatment. For the best possible outcome, a woman or girl needs a treatment team. This includes: a primary care physician who can initially assess her medical condition, then monitor her progress; a nutritionist or dietitian who can help her with diet and weight gain; and a therapist who can help her understand the roots of the anorexia and learn new ways to cope with stress and problems in her life. If needed, a psychiatrist, support group or family therapist can be added to the team.

For approximately 70% of eating disorder patients, this treatment proves effective. However, for the other 30%, a higher level of care at an inpatient center is required. This means the patient must live at a residential treatment facility for an extended period of time. In terms of treatment, the American Psychiatric Association has suggested certain guidelines. These include a team approach to therapy, family involvement and treatment of the “whole” person, not just the eating disorder.

Remember, anorexia is an extremely serious disease. Therefore, if you have a friend or family member who may be struggling with anorexia, please get help. Contact Remuda Ranch Programs at 1-800-445-1900.

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