health Psychological Disorders

[Petronus]

Discovered this article regarding Bi-Polar Mental disorder. I thought this might be of interest those of you who engage in habitual and frequent unsafe sex; and those who have a need to have sex at the expense of personal relationships. I am posting these articles not to cast judgement on the playboys and nymphos on this forum. I just feel you should know this, and seek help if you need it.

 

"Hypersexuality can be a symptom of bipolar disorder, and is generally associated with the manic phase of the disease. It can result in behavior that the manic person later bitterly regrets."

 

 

http://www.bipolarworld.net/Bipolar%20Diso...nosis/diag1.htm

[bubuy]

moving to appropriate section.. :mtc:

[Green Lantern]

It should not be a problem if you have this ailment under control

[iwalkalone]

A nervous breakdown, also known as a mental breakdown; is a sudden, acute attack of mental illness such as depression or anxiety. Like sanity, the term is not recognized by the psychological community. In part, this is because the term has pejorative connotations, while this phenomenon is a normal and relatively common response to chronic stress. Often, the emerging illness is only described as a "breakdown" when the person becomes unable to function, at which point the disorder is advanced. Often, the supposed breakdown is a manifestation of career burnout.

 

The psychiatric community rejects the term "nervous breakdown", in part, because it is not descriptive enough of the actual disorder and symptoms. A common diagnosis that follows such an event is brief reactive psychosis.

Causes

Causes of breakdown include chronic and unresolved grief; unemployment; academic, occupational, and social stress; serious or chronic illness in a family member; divorce; death of a family member; pregnancy; and other sudden major life changes.

 

Whatever the cause, the message to the sufferer is that they now become aware of their limits of tolerance to stress, the usual outcome eventually is a more robust personality that interacts with stresses of life with more self care, although this may take time—sometimes years.

 

 

Duration

During a nervous breakdown, a person will go through a series of complex emotions: usually ones that he/she can't comprehend, or will refuse to comprehend. While these and other emotional/physical feelings vary greatly, the following is usually expected:

 

Extreme anger/confusion: Usually a person starts these emotions shortly before "breaking down". But once they have shut off themselves from comprehending their feelings, they usually become confused to the point that they become angry: and may release this in manners of depression (mood), destruction, self destruction, and many other passive/violent forms.

 

Crying: Because of the confusion and anger brought out by the breakdown, once the person begins to start to open up to interpreting their emotions: they will cry from the extreme emotional stress that they are now trying to relieve themselves of.

 

Loss of appetite: This may be brought about because of one of two reasons. The person experiencing the breakdown may be so upset with their situation that they starve themselves out of self-destruction; or they may do it because their mind is so confused in trying to reason through the high levels of stress that it does not feel the need to eat, almost as if eating is the last thing on the persons' mind.

 

Longer Term Durations Nervous breakdowns can last for up to six months if left untreated. During this time the patient is disoriented, has delusions of outer worldy abilities and often requires hospitalization. It is not known whether holistic treatments are sufficient in curing the patient but traditional medication goes some way to making sure the patient is tranquilised and therefore gets sleep; something that is often most needed. Ultimately, what they need is to have their mind rest and sleep, in whatever form it can be delivered, sleep is the best treatment in the early stages.

 

 

Effects

Most commonly, nervous breakdowns are short, normally not lasting more than a week; however they are often the external symptom of an underlying mental illness that if left untreated can lead to serious repercussions and have a lifelong effect on the sufferer.

 

A nervous breakdown is the acute manifestation of such illness and as such can lead to suicidal ideation or attempts at self-harm. The sufferer typically experiences what they feel as the total breakdown of ability to deal with even the most minimal stresses of day-to-day living and at its most extreme can become entirely non-functional and withdrawn.

 

Experiencing a nervous breakdown often predisposes the sufferer to the likelihood of further episodes, particularly if left untreated. However, this is not necessarily the case, and some people may have a one-off breakdown and no further episodes. Moreover, although treatment and medication may be necessary in some cases, some people are able to make a rebound without treatment. Although the recovery phase can take several years, it is possible to achieve it and to lead a successful life. That requires a high level of self-awareness and self-belief on the part of the person who has undergone the breakdown. The description above is scientifically recognized either as a clinical depression,or Manic(bi polar type of)Depression,Basically Nervous breakdown scientifically speaking is a condition closest to 'Anxiety attack/s',often refer to as Panic attack/s. While delutions or halucinations are psychotic in nature,and best example of such condition that manifested by Psychosis (Psychoses)in addition to brief episodes of such which appears to be often affect some individuals who suffers from Manic Depression,typically in the Branch of Psychiatry the condition of Schizophrenia(Psychotic desorder),in which an affected individual suffers from audio & or visual hallucinations. http:www.freewebs.com/interbiomedical/ is a website that once get sufficient support'll not only educate the public about the subject,but'll also attemp to find a cure to it!.

Edited August 29, 2006 by iwalkalone

[Smooth T]

Thanx for the 411. Is this a condition of someone you know?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*med

[iwalkalone]

Thanx for the 411. Is this a condition of someone you know?

*med

 

umm.....me?

[silvercross0816]

umm.....me?

 

Hi, 'iwalkalone' !

 

You have to find out whats causing it, to cure it.

 

Usually, "breakdowns" are caused by extrinsic factors. Someone / something is causing the breakdown. "Drowning" your sorrows sometimes doesnt help. The advice of psychologists is to find an alternative activity in which you re-focus your energy into more positive and acceptable thoughts. :boo:

[Smooth T]

I feel for you, kahit na hindi pa kita nakikila ng harap harapan. :flowers:

Maganda ung sinabi ni silvercross. I'm not a psychologist/pyschiatrist but I've had patients with this condition. While it is really helpful to have a professional ear to listen to the patient, the patient's social network plays an even greater role in relieving the patient. I mean friends, relatives, who recognize the condition and helps the patient find and keep this alternate activity.

 

Iwalkalone, there are people who truly care and can help if you just let them in....

Edited August 31, 2006 by Smooth T

[ej_qn]

Due to my vertigo not going away I've had other symptoms like heartburns and panic attacks which results in my body tremmoring. I went to another neurologist na kilala ng previous neuro ko kasi we have a problem with scheduling kasi the day my neuro has a clinic is the day may trabaho ako. Nwei, I went to this new female neuro and the she adviced me that nothing physically is wrong with me but I need to check back on her within a month or two to have my muscle twitchings checked out to see if it's just benign or there's something really wrong. But first she adviced me to go see her psychiatrist friend to help better evaluate my condition and to give me the proper medications. I just called a few hours ago and the secretary of the clinic answered. Everything was ok, I had my appointment date set but there's one BIG problem.......... the secretary informed me that the initial consultation is P2,000! Darn, to my surprise I just said..."OH, ok" then put the phone down.

 

My questions are:

 

1)Do you guyz know any other psychiatrists? I've had a psychiatrist back in 2004 kaso nasa Australia na siya and he doesn't even charge in the 1k mark for the initial consultation and he's a great psychiatrist. Sayang, I only had 2 sessions with him.

 

2)Is it really that expensive? Govt hospital yung clinic na pupuntahan ko pero ang mahal naman masyado. My parents are aleady saying that's it's not worth it, they're probably gonna tell me things that I already know eventhough they try to be scientific about it when really all you're after are the names of the medications they're gonna give to you. If the medz work and it's not an S2 drug then fine, just buy them.

[xuaeenr]

You can check out Dr. Josefina Genuino at Manila Doctors. She's very good. She takes care of patients from children to adults. I have brought brought my child to her before and I'm very satisfied with her help.

[M16A2]

My sister is having problems with his husband. His husband had graduated with honors from

college and a post graduate course. He finished his masteral degree in AIM in only

one year with honors. He also get very high results with different types of test (e.g english test

needed for immigration, i.Q. test, Critical thinking, reasoning).

 

However, he was considered as an underachiever, he landed a job as a clerk and worked his way

up to manager.Then after the company closed its operations. He exerted very little effort to look

for another job and he does not think of any other alternatives to keep himself busy, like establishing

a business venture, join associations, become a consultant, etc. All he does now is watch tv all day

and sleep.

 

i've been trying to convince my sister that he is evidently an intelligent person but a very lazy one.

She finds that hard to accept coz according to her if she has the same level of intelligence her husband

has, she would definitely become president of a company or a director of the board or an entrepreneur.

 

Is there any psychological or psychiatric term or explanation for this type or kind of person?

[Yama]

nah, hes just a very smart bum

[taboolover]

Sounds like he's insecure and has poor self-worth.

 

Then again, maybe he's burned out or suffered a lot of stress from his last job. Maybe he's taking some time out to rest and recover.

 

But if he's been underachieving for a longtime, it's more likely that he lacks motivation, and this has many causes.

 

As for the wife, i understand her concern but it doesn't help the situation if she's comparing her husband to herself. That just adds unnecessary pressure. He is an individual with a different personality and set of circumstances.

[Green Lantern]

Hello Kara,

I've been away for awhile and it has been some time since you posted anything on this topic. I hope that you have seen the silver lining around the clouds that surrounded your circumstances.

 

Nice avatar by the way.....artsy

[Green Lantern]

I concur with taboolover.

Try and find a way to motivate him without causing undue pressure