Sufferes tend to be at higher risk for use of cigarettes, alcohol, and marijuana. Untreated Post traumatic stress disorder can have devastating, far-reaching consequences for sufferers' functioning and relationships, their families, and for society. Women with PTSD who are pregnant have other emotional problems, poor health behaviors, and memory problems. Women who were sexually abused at earlier ages are more likely to develop complex PTSD and borderline personality
What may be the diagnosis? According to her symptoms she is suffering from Fibromyalgia. “Primary fibromyalgia syndrome is a group of disorders characterized by pain and stiffness affecting muscles, tendons, and surrounding soft tissues (not joints) (Gould 661). Fibromyalgia can be aggravated by sleep deprivation, stress, and fatigue. Aching pain is accompanied by marked fatigue, sleep disturbances, and depression; being that she is depress this can be the cause of her discomfort and pain.
“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). To try and help Mr. Hudson with his disorder I’m going to try two methods of treatment. The first method would be a psychoactive drug therapy. I will have him try an antianxiety drug called Equanil, a muscle relaxant for his extreme muscle tension. According to Gerow and Chatmon, “When muscular tension is reduced, a person usually reports feeling calm and at ease” (p. 281).
Understand Mental Health problems Learning outcome 1- Know the main forms of Mental health. 1.1 Describe the main types of Mental ill health according to the psychiatric classification system. Mood disorders - These disorders, also called affective disorder, involve persistent feelings of sadness or periods of feeling overly happy, or fluctuations from extreme happiness to extreme sadness. The most common mood disorders are depression, mania and bipolar disorder. Personality Disorder - People with personality disorders have extreme and inflexible personality traits that are distressing to the person and/or cause problems in work, school or social relationships.
By the use of a prepared PMR the therapist using a certain tone to their voice and a delivery of speech that is slow and reassuring, the patient will start to feel very relaxed to eventually falling into a state of hypnosis or hypnotic trance. The way in which a PMR works is making the patient more aware of their bodily functions for example their breathing. With the use of the correct technique the patient will experience more laboured and controlled breathing. They may also become aware of a slower heart rate. At the point of delivery the therapist will ask the patient to find a position that they feel comfortable in, this could be seated or lying down.
Abnormal Psychology Barbara Geyer-Soliz Understanding Abnormal Behavior Vicki Koenig, PhD June 30, 2013 Both Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress disorders (ASD) are anxiety disorders that emanate from a specific reaction after an individual has been exposed to a stressor or extreme traumatic events. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the development of characteristic symptoms that occur following direct or indirect exposure to a traumatic or terrifying event in which physical harm was threatened, witnessed, or actually experienced (Insel, Roth, 2008a). PTSD also can occur after the unexpected or violent death of a family member or close friend, or following serious harm or threat of death or injury to a loved
Name: Student Topic: O.C.D General Purpose: Informative Specific Purpose: How to control the symptoms of OCD. Thesis/Central Idea: OCD is a common psychiatric illness that can affect people’s lives. I. Introduction (:30) A. Attention Getter: Germs!
In order to accomplish a successful meditation, you have to have self-discipline, motivation, and concentration. The goal of meditation is to focus and quiet the mind. When the mind is quiet, concentration can increase and you can experience inner peace. When you become aware of meditation, you are able to accomplish goals, feel more at peace, better health and self-knowledge. For success of any meditation is good preparation and regular practice.
Learners are often called upon to make small, subtle movements to improve their alignment. Over time, this will increase learners’ level of comfort in their own body. This can lead to improved posture and greater self-confidence. It makes the body more flexible and helps learners relax even in the midst of a stress stricken environment. The most important benefit of yoga is physical and mental therapy.
Many people choose to play classical music as they study or do work because they believe it increases their productivity. Classical music often begins with a relatively slow chords progression slow rhythm around sixty beats per minute . The slow, rhythm relaxes the mind, usually by raising serotonin production in the brain. Serotonin being the chemical that allows a person to sleep. Of course the serotonin production is not rapid enough to induce sleep, but the music allows it to release the neurotoxin at a rate that will relax an individual enough to activate a sense of wonder similar to those a person experiences in dreams.