Use: A Hypnotic used for Short-term treatment of insomnia in adults. Side Effects: Drowsiness, dizziness. A bitter or metallic aftertaste, dry mouth. Feeling or being sick.
Mania, which is common in Bipolar 1, causes “psychotic” episodes, and sometimes hallucinations (Purse 2). There is also a mixed state where people experience both mania and depression at the same time. When people go through this state, they have trouble sleeping, their appetite dramatically changes and he/she may have suicidal thoughts and states of agitation. They may also feel full of energy and hopeless at the same time. Another form of bi polar disorder is Rapid Cycling.
Mr. Hudson complains of symptoms such as, dizziness, ringing of the ears, dry mouth and dry throat. According to the DSM IV-TR, I diagnose the “Edgy Electrician” with (GAD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder. A disorder characterized by chronic distress and anxiety. He qualifies for this disorder because he possesses some symptoms such as difficulty concentrating and being unable to control his worries, which are all symptoms of (GAD). “People with Generalized Anxiety Disorder report that the anxiety that they experience cause substantial interference with their lives and they need a significant dosage of medications to control their symptoms.” (Gerow and Chatmon 2013, p. 258).
* Depressants slow down the central nervous system and can reduce anxiety or emotional distress., examples include cannabis and barbiturates. * Opiates provide pain relief, induce euphoria, sedation and can lead to coma, examples include heroin, opium, methadone and morphine. * Hallucinogens induce an altered state of consciousness and effect perception of reality, examples include LSD and mushrooms. Prescription drugs containing opoids, benzodiazipines (which are depressants of the central nervous system) or stimulants can be misused when taken for reasons other than those they were prescribed for. Prescription drugs can cause sedation, altered state of consciousness, depressed respiration and changes in blood pressure.
Usually the most effective treatment would be the approach that combines psychological and psychopharmacologic approaches. Medication therapy is somewhat helpful in treating the panic attacks but should be used as a short-term solution only. “Clinicians should be especially watchful of the individual becoming psychologically or physiologically addicted to certain anti-anxiety medications, such as Xanax.” (www.psychcentral.com) Psychotherapy for GAD needs to be oriented toward Tom’s low-level, ever-present anxiety. Many times anxiety is often accompanied by inadequate planning skills, high stress levels, and difficulty in relaxing.
Adverse Drug Reactions: Inability to sit still, restlessness, skin rash, hives, or itching. Warnings: Antidepressants increased the risk compared to placebo of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric
The stress of abuse could trigger chest pain or angina, and may be a factor in other serious heart problems. High blood pressure, breathing problems, stomach problems (ulcers), and panic attacks are common stress-related symptoms among older people who experience abuse. Other long term effects could be a loss of mobility, depression, anxiety, changes in behaviour, behavioural issues and negative relationships. Many adults experiencing abuse are isolated. Individuals who abuse adults often threaten, harass, or intimidate them.
When something like this happens to them it affects others around them, because they fill like they have to constantly walking on eggshells. There are a lot of other diagnose that can come from BPD, but they show at least five symptom like being suicidal, fill with rage, impulsive and often dangerous behaviors, stress related paranoid thoughts, and making wild accusations. People with borderline personality
Individuals who have endured such symptoms tend to worry about when the next occurrence of these sudden onsets may arise and just how these symptoms will affect them in the future (Leong. pg. 717). When an individual experiences and dwells on feelings of several anxiety attacks, which involves episodes of physiological dysregulation, it is recognized as fear of fear or anxiety disorders. An individual with high anxiety sensitivity have the fear that their symptoms of chest pains are harmful to them, therefore; these symptoms will lead to a heart attack.
Bad moods can also be intensified by using this stimulant ( Parrot 45 ). Chronic use can result in violent behaviors, anxiety, depression, confusion, hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia. When the addict stops using the drug, these side effects are more severe. Brain damage caused by meth abuse is similar to Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy ( USDOJ “Meth…” ). These moods and behaviors can lead to social and occupational deterioration ( NIDA “Meth…” ).