Generalized Anxiety Disorder Ashley Hendricks University of Phoenix PSY 340 December 01, 2010 Daniel Hoffman Generalized Anxiety Disorder Generalized anxiety disorder is the excessive worrying and anxiousness of an individual which can make life difficult and stress more strenuous. People suffering from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are more likely to stress or worry about money, family, work, and health matters. The source of the worry, however, is at times hard to pinpoint
The documentary showed how users experience meth mouth, visibly seem to age, and may experience other complications due to neglected health. The brain areas that are damaged have implications for decreased cognitive function and also the ability to experience pleasure because of the dopaminergic pathways which may be altered (NIDA, 2012). There is also an increased risk of stroke due to increased blood pressure from the effect on the autonomic nervous system, which has implications for brain function and a neurotoxic cascade effect (Buttner, 2011). There are also serious effects on mental health. While taking the drug, many people may experience paranoia and psychosis, but these symptoms may last long after the drug has worn off and have permanent repercussions.
Each of these principles directly relates to the need for a naturopath to collect in-depth information from patients in the initial consultation. The role of a naturopath is to support each patient in their journey toward better health by identifying obstacles to recovery and removing any disturbing factors to allow the Vis Medicatrix Naturae to restore vitalism. The more information gathered in the initial consultation the easier it is to identify the possible underlying causes of a patient’s ill health. This enables the naturopath to make the correct recommendations for healthier lifestyle habits to give the body the right environment and conditions to restore homeostasis. The principle Primum Non Nocere teaches the use of the least invasive methods necessary to allow the body to heal itself.
Word Count: 1910 Why is the initial consultation so important? What factors will an ethical therapist cover at this time? In this essay I plan to discuss why it is so important to have an initial consultation, before taking on a client in full hypnotherapy. I will also look at what important ethical factors a therapist should be looking out for, and why these factors can affect a client’s therapy. Initial Consultation A responsible therapist before undertaking work with a client should endeavour to learn about the prospective client to ensure that hypnotherapy is the right course of action, and beneficial.
MI is now established as an evidence-based practice in the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders. Although there are some technical considerations that may alter the practice of motivational interviewing with older people its basic principles remain the same: eliciting the patient’s concerns, reflecting ambivalence and allowing the patient to develop a plan for change that best suits him or her (Bugelli & Crowther, 2008). Motivational Interviewing focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence and centers on motivational processes within the individual that facilitate change. Bugelli and Crowther content that the method differs from more “coercive” or externally-driven methods for motivating change as it does not impose change; but rather supports change in a manner congruent with the person's own values and concerns. Miller and Rollnick (2002) emphasize that they are less concerned about the techniques used in MI but put greater emphasis on the spirit that underlies it.
Malfunction of these circuits can lead to characteristic biological, psychological, social malfunction. This is reflected in an individual pathologically pursuing reward and/or relief by substance use and high-risk behaviors. Addiction is characterized by inability to consistently abstain, lack of behavioral control, craving, decreased recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response. Much like other chronic diseases, addiction often involves cycles of relapse and remission. Without treatment or engagement in recovery treatment, addiction is progressive and can result in disability or premature death.
BPD is a personality disorder that is a prolonged disturbance of personality function in a person. It generally effects people over the age of eighteen, but is also found in adolescents. BPD typically involves unusual levels of instability in mood; black and white thinking and manifest itself in idealization and devaluation episodes. A person with BPD typically has chaotic and unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, identity, and behavior; as well as a disturbance in the individual’s sense of self. In extreme cases, this disturbance in sense of self can lead to periods of dissociation.
The disease is scary because our friends and family misunderstand this disease. Everyone thinks that the disease is an emotional or psychological problem and your friends and family think you can overcome this condition by will power. Zieman stated: Bipolar disorder used to be call manic-depressive disorder. It causes extreme changes in mood, thinking, and behavior. There are two phases, a manic phase and a depressed.
In accordance with Davidson (1997) ambivalence is the essence of the problem in addictive behaviors. Miller and Rollnick (2003) describe five principles that guide the technique of motivational interviewing and explain the therapeutic posture adopted in this model as follows: express empathy; develop discrepancy between the desired goals and the behavior to be changed; avoid confrontation to not increase the resistance to treatment; respond to sustain talk and discord to facilitate in the resolution of ambivalence; and evoke hope and confidence to help the client make the change when he/she lacks confidence to deal with difficult situations and
They will have withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, shaking, insomnia, depression, nausea, restlessness and anxiety. Some people don’t even want to do the drug anymore but they have to have it because they will get sick. It will hurt them even with their knowledge and they will lose interest in everything they loved doing before becoming an addict. There are also physical signs of prescription drug abuse. They will have a sudden weight loss or weight gain, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, bigger and smaller pupils, a change in appetite and sleep patterns and impaired coordination.