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September 20, 2021 By Vesna I.

Anxiety is a common feature of modern life. When you worry so much that your anxiety starts to interfere with your everyday life you may need some sort of anxiety treatment.
The source of your anxiety disorder may be a phobia such as fear of spiders or enclosed spaces, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social phobia or social anxiety, panic disorder, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These produce similar symptoms but the anxiety treatment needed to manage them may be very different.

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Resilience and how to improve it

September 20, 2021 By Vesna I.

Building your mental fitness, living healthier and happier life is extremely important. Self-Awareness and Acceptance are the key issues. In order to enhance, improve or build upon our existing mental strength, we must be aware of where we are at, and also accept that this is where we are at. Only then can we begin to take steps toward a stronger, healthier mental state. Enhanced performance, better relationships, and a greater sense of wellbeing can all be achieved by developing healthy mental habits while giving up unhealthy mental habits.

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Depression

July 5, 2020 By Vesna I.

The word Depression is used in two different ways; it is used to describe a general feeling of being low, unmotivated or unhappy and it is also used to describe someone who is suffering from the illness known as depression. It is not easy to distinguish between someone who is actually suffering from the illness of depression but, someone is generally said to be suffering from the illness when their feelings of depression don’t go away quickly or become so bad they interfere with their everyday life. The illness of depression is very common …

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Schizophrenia

July 5, 2020 By Vesna I.

Schizophrenia is a psychosis characterised by delusions, hallucinations and lack of insight.The prevalance is similar world-wide at about 1% and the disorder is more common in men. The usual age of onset is in the mid-twenties.Schizophrenia usually presents with an acute episode and may progress to a chronic state.
Acute Schizophrenia should be suspected in any individual with bizzare behaviour accompanied by delusions and hallucinations.
Psychological treatment includes general support for the patient and his or her family and it is now seen as an essential component of the therapeutic plan.

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Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

July 5, 2020 By Vesna I.

Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) causes a slight but noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities, including memory and thinking skills. A person with MCI is at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

Mild cognitive impairment causes cognitive changes that are serious enough to be noticed to the person affected and to family members and friends, but do not affect the individual’s ability to carry out everyday activities. Approximately 15% to 20% of people age 65 or older have MCI.

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Panic Attack

July 5, 2020 By Vesna I.

Around one in ten people experience occasional panic attacks but most people learn to deal with them without needing specific panic attack treatments. Unfortunately, for around one in 50 people panic attacks are a regular and debilitating part of their lives. If this is something you are going through at the moment, you may have a panic disorder and it could be reassuring to find out more about the different panic attack treatments available.

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Agoraphobia

July 5, 2020 By Vesna I.

Agoraphobia is a psychological disorder in which a person may experience irrational fear in certain situations or surroundings. It is not a single phobia but an interrelated group of fears or phobias.
Such fears may include fear of open spaces, fear of being alone in midst of strangers, fear of travelling in planes and fear of crowds or public places. Basically, these situations point towards a common fear of inability to escape to a safer abode or comfort zone.

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Stress

July 5, 2020 By Vesna I.

Everyone has some stress in their everyday lives. A little stress is good for the body and alerts the mind. Stress helps people to prepare for challenges that life throws at them but problems start to occur when someone has too much stress in their life over a prolonged period of time. It starts to affect people’s ability to cope and respond to situations and it can cause emotional and physical health problems.