Migraines, throbbing pain in one area of the head, are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and/or sounds, according to the Genetics Home Reference. In addition to these symptoms, hemiplegic migraines cause temporary visual impairments such as blind spots or double vision and temporary numbness or weakness on one side of the body, a condition known as hemiparesis. These symptoms can
When it comes to anorexia, eating and meal times can become very stressful. A person may obsessively count how many calories they eat and exercise multiple times in a day. There are two types of anorexia; restrictive anorexia and purging anorexia. The restricting type is achieved by controlling calorie intake by crash dieting, over exercising fasting, etc (Smith and Segal, 2014). Purging anorexia is achieved by vomiting, using laxatives or diuretics (Smith and Segal, 2014).
Describe the signs and symptoms of the eating disorders you described in Question 1a above. Eating disorder 1: Signs and symptoms of anorexia can be physical like: extreme weight loss and thin appearance, fatigue and insomnia, dizziness and fainting, dry and yellowish skin, intolerance of cold, irregular heart rhythms, low blood pressure and dehydration or emotional and behavioural: denial of hunger and refusal to eat, flat, depressed mood, irritability and social withdrawal. Eating disorder 2: Signs and symptoms of bulimia may include: eating until the point of discomfort and pain, misuse of diuretics or laxatives, swollen cheeks and sore throat, stomach problems, tooth enamel loss and gum disease, frequent bathroom visits during or straight after meal. 1c. Describe the possible short-term and long-term effects on health of these eating disorders.
Symptom Management of Dyspnea Spring 2013 Dyspnea is a common but disabling symptom of many end-stage disease processes. It is also known as shortness of breath and observed as difficult or labored breathing with increased respiratory effort. Other terms used to describe dyspnea are “air hunger, not getting enough air, smothering” along with negative emotional reactions of “depression, anxious, frustrated, angry, and afraid” (Banzett et al., 2011). Dyspnea exerts negative impact on all domains of a patient's quality of life. It affects patients’ physical well-being, emotional well-being, social well-being, spiritual well-being and survival.
Some of the symptoms that can occur due to exposure are: • Common early signs or mild symptoms of acute cholinergic poisoning include miosis (pinpoint pupils), headache, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, muscle weakness, drowsiness, lethargy, agitation, and anxiety. • Moderate or severe poisoning can result in chest tightness, difficulty breathing, bradycardia, tachycardia, hypertension, pallor, abdominal pain, incontinence, diarrhea, anorexia, tremor/ataxia, fasciculation, lacrimation, heavy salivation, profuse sweating, blurred vision, poor concentration, confusion, and memory loss. • Life-threatening or very severe signs and symptoms, such as coma, seizures, respiratory arrest, pulmonary edema, loss of reflexes, and flaccid paralysis, can occur at high doses, such as in the cases of attempted
According to Davey (2011), clinical psychologist, “...attempt to help people understand the causes of their difficulties, provide interventions that can help to alleviate specific symptoms associated with their difficulties, and provide support and guidance through the period to recovery”. Working closely with doctors, probation officers, social workers, and other professionals, clinical psychologists, offer their professional perspective of each case, providing insights to the causes of patient problems along with diagnosis and evaluations, and suggesting
This approach can be used for substance abusers, or people with severe disorders that impair their ability to function in normal living. Therapeutic Goal The goal for the therapist is to translate his or her psychodynamic understanding and emotional experience of the client and the team into clinical interventions that have a practical, positive and measurable effect on the client's ability to plan and pursue his or her life. Treatment Strategies In all of their work with clients, milieu therapists draw upon a psychodynamic understanding of client experience and behavior. For example, in response to a client who is persistently disruptive in therapy groups, the milieu therapist might offer an interpretation, set a limit or ask the client to leave, encourage other group members to give the client feedback on the effect of the behavior on the group, and/or call upon the rest of the staff to consider what is being expressed for the client group through this behavior. Similarly, when a client refuses to apply for a job, after agreeing to do so as part of his or her treatment plan, the milieu therapist must determine the most effective intervention.
Physical signs may include a fatigued or drained appearance, more frequent absences due to illness, increases in physical complaints, and changes in weight (Smith, Jaffe-Gill, Segal, & Segal, 2008). Emotional signs of burnout may include feelings of failure, helplessness, detachment, increasing cynicism, and decreased satisfaction (Smith, Jaffe-Gill, Segal, & Segal, 2008). There are also some behavioral signs associated with burnout. According to Smith, Jaffe-Gill, Segal, & Segal, (2008) behavioral signs may include withdrawal from work responsibilities, frequent isolation, procrastination, the use of food, drugs, or alcohol to cope with work duties, increased outbursts of anger of frustration towards others, and increased absences. The cause of burnout may be individual, cultural, organizational, lack of social support, supervisory, or a combination of any of these.
(American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The Counsellor may use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which may be helpful in order to reduce a client’s anxiety. Furthermore, the Counsellor will carry out an initial assessment which involves making a decision as to what psychosocial intervention would be best for each individual client, moreover, the initial assessment will take into account a client’s past experiences. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy may be used by the therapist in treating a person who presents with anxiety. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a psychosocial intervention, which works on the basis that it is our thought process that determines our behaviour.
Psychotherapy Methods Psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider. During psychotherapy, you learn about your condition and your moods, feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Psychotherapy helps you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills. There are many specific types of psychotherapy, each with its own approach. The type of psychotherapy that's right for you depends on your individual situation.