Hi, in previous questions i've said about my mental health and one person said I might have ADHD, could someone please give me a list of symptoms if you have ADHD yourself or know if ADHD? thanks!

there are none as add an adhd do not exist, i had a long talk with a psychiatrist an thats what he told me. what they do is test you for all known illnesses if you come back negative on all of them then thats when they rule it add or adhd. then they give you drugs an snd you on your way.

I asked this in mental health and apparently no one there knew

I think anytime you feel like you need a "mental health day" you probably have the symptoms. I'd take a mental health day whenever you're having "one of those days". ^_^

Eating disorders are dangerous diseases that affect the physical and mental health. more and more people become victims of eating disorders today. a worrying fact is that eating disorders like anorexia (anorexia nervosa) and bulimia (bulimia nervosa) have high mortality rates. About ten percent of people with anorexia die of hunger and malnutrition.

People with anorexia often deny the facts of being confronted with a problem. They start by feeling constrained by their body weight and physical appearance and then eventually develop obsessions with food, weight and stay slim. Delivered to harmful behaviors, carefully cutting and restricting the amount of food they consume. People with anorexia have a false perception of body image, living with the constant feeling of being fat, although underweight.

Anorexia, like other eating disorders can be treated. However, in order to overcome the disease, people with anorexia need all the help they can get. although at first may reject any intervention from outside, it is important to encourage and to provide care and support. To prevent and overcome anorexia, is vital to keep an eye on their signs. If you suspect someone you know may be suffering from the eating disorder is very important to know the signs of anorexia.

The signs of anorexia are usually easy to identify because of the dramatic changes in physical appearance and behavior. the most obvious sign of anorexia is the body weight. most anorexics weigh much less than they should. People with anorexia are constantly worried about their weight, the amount of calories in their food and maintenance of crash diets. Anorexics tend to put food issues and body weight in the discussion in every conversation. Sometimes they do not know, because of their need to express their obsessive thoughts, worrying.

Other signs of anorexia include excessive physical activities like running and work outs. in addition, people with anorexia tend to shut out the world and refuse to participate in many activities because of his skin to be fat and disgusting. pulses of anxiety, agitation and even violent are also signs of anorexia.

Women and girls suffering from anorexia irregular menstrual periods. Low body weight and menstrual problems or infertility are signs of anorexia in girls.

Anorexics often have unpredictable reactions and jump quickly from one mood to another. May appear to be relaxed and calm at a time, while the next moment may burst into tears. Emotional instability is both a sign of anorexia.

Other signs of anorexia are unusual hair loss, internal disturbances, such as stomach aches, burns, constipation, migraines, low blood pressure, unstable body temperature, heart problems and dehydration.

Note that in order to avoid more harm anorexic itself should quickly detect the presence of the disease, paying attention to the signs of anorexia.

CHICAGO — More than half a million U.S. teens have had an eating disorder but few have sought treatment for the problem, government research shows. the study is billed as the largest and most comprehensive analysis of eating disorders. it involved nationally representative data on more than 10,000 teens aged 13 to 18. Binge-eating disorder was the most common, affecting more than 1.5 percent of kids studied. Just under 1 percent had experienced bulimia, and 0.3 percent had had anorexia. overall, 3 percent had a lifetime prevalence of one of the disorders. Another 3 percent of kids questioned had troubling symptoms but not full-fledged eating disorders. the study was released online Monday in Archives of General Psychiatry. the rates are slightly higher than in other studies. and the study is based on kids and parents interviewed over two years ending in 2004. but co-author and researcher Kathleen Merikangas of the National Institute of Mental Health says similar rates likely exist today. More than half the affected teens had depression, anxiety or some other mental disorder. Sizeable numbers also reported suicide thoughts or attempts. Merikangas said the results underscore the seriousness of eating disorders. ___ Online: NIH: health.nih.gov/topic/EatingDisorders Journal: archpsyc.ama-assn.org/

everyone has heard the dogs for rabies and understand the importance of clear guidance of a dog, this disease can be fatal for infected, but many do not know that cats can suffer a lot under the same conditions. as such, it is important to recognize the signs of anger and what you should do if you suspect that your cat may suffer from this condition.

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Recognize the signs of rabies in a cat "of characters in a dog. some people are also recognized:

O Aggression or drool or lethargy Ø Exceptional mental health or seizures

to better understand these signs of rabies, it is important to understand how the disease manifests itself in the body of the cat. in short, the virus attacks the nervous system of the cat – or the nervous system of warm-blooded animals that contracts the disease – and eventually reaches the spinal cord, thenBrain. Once the virus reaches the brain, the symptoms begin to develop the disease. if the virus is caught before it reaches the brain, you can treat your cat or other animal infected. This may take about two weeks to a month before the virus reaches the brain. after reaching the brain, but usually it takes about 10 days before death.

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Rabies can be transmitted to a small number of different types, but mostcommon services for data transmission is bite wounds. to reduce the risk of transmission of diseases, each state has laws that the administration of rabies vaccination. although specific guidelines vary from state to state, they need the first dose given when the cats are older than 24 and 26 weeks. A booster should be given approximately one year later. some states require vaccinations will be given once a year, while others may allowThe vaccines are administered once every three years.

whatever the state law, is for you to know that your cat vaccinated against this disease is essential. with the help of your cat vaccination can effectively fight against the virus if infected. However, it should be noted that vaccination is not a "cure" the disease and that vaccinated animals were still infected with rabies. in addition, it takes about a month after the vaccination wasgiven before antibodies reach their peak and can effectively protect your pet from disease. Therefore, it is still for you to take additional steps to get out of your pet is ill with the virus, including keeping it indoors, if possible, and keep it away from other animals can be infected avoid significant.

if your dog is vaccinated against rabies, it is important to point to documents that are updated to hang with the vaccine. So if your pet does not bite otherAnimal or human, you have proof that your pet has been vaccinated. This will not only help your victims feel relieved, it will also prevent the possibility of your pet to determine if it is infected by the disease.

FRIDAY, Dec. 17 (HealthDay News) Christmas and other winter holidays are supposed to be a happy time of year, which makes it all the more stressful when they are anything but joyous.

This is the time of the year when people are especially vulnerable to depression, Dr. Angelos Halaris, a psychiatrist with the Loyola University Health System, said in a university news release. Shopping and entertaining can be stressful, while reflecting on lost loved ones can renew feelings of grief. Add to that the turmoil caused by the poor economy. All these things can help depression gain a foothold in certain individuals.

What to do? if you're feeling extremely depressed and unable to function, consult a mental health professional immediately. Danger signs include two or more weeks of mood problems, crying jags, changes in appetite and energy levels, overwhelming shame or guilt, loss of interest in daily activities, difficulty concentrating and grim thoughts about death or suicide.

If you feel like your symptoms aren't severe but still make you miserable, Halaris has these suggestions:

"Exercise works. Having replenishing relationships matter. doing things that you find rewarding and fulfilling is helpful, as is attending religious services," Halaris said in the news release. "getting plenty of sleep and taking care of yourself works. We all have our limits, and learning to live within those limits is important."

Be aware that depression, exhaustion and lack of interest in life could be a sign of seasonal affective disorder, caused by the lack of sunlight. one frequent symptom is a desire for sweets.

"the most common type of this mood disorder occurs during the winter months," Halaris said. "SAD is thought to be related to a chemical imbalance in the brain, brought on by lack of light due to winters shorter days and typically overcast skies."

What can you do about SAD? "if at all possible, get outside during winter, even if it is overcast," Halaris said. "Expose your eyes to natural light for one hour each day. At home, open the drapes and blinds to let in natural light. SAD can be effectively treated with light therapy, antidepressant medication and/or psychotherapy."

If you feel the blues because you're lost in grief, Loyola bereavement counselor Nancy Kiel suggests that it's important to acknowledge your loss.

"Start a new tradition to honor and remember your loved one," Kiel said. "Light a special candle or at dinner, have everyone share a favorite memory or all can take part in a loved ones favorite holiday activity. do something that would make your loved one smile."

She also suggests that you avoid shopping at the mall — go online instead — and focus on being around people who are caring and supportive.

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Learn more about depression at the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Posted on: Thursday, 2 December 2010, 15:22 CST

Post-traumatic stress in Crohn’s disease and its association with disease activity

The inflammatory bowel disorder Crohn’s disease produces its own variant of post traumatic stress (PTSD), indicates research published online in Frontline Gastroenterology.

PTSD creates a vicious circle by worsening the Crohn’s symptoms, indicates the study.

Crohn’s disease is incurable and can potentially affect the entire digestive tract, producing severe pain and diarrhoea. It is particularly common in Northern Europe, including the UK, and North America.

Its precise cause is not known, but its unpredictability makes it difficult to treat, and treatment is itself expensive, exhausting, and onerous, and carries its own risk of complications, say the authors.

The researchers tracked the health and psychological wellbeing of almost 600 adults over a period of 18 months. All of them had been diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and lived in various different locations in Switzerland.

At the start of the study, each patient’s mental health was assessed using a 17-item validated PTSD scale, which scores the degree of fear, suffering and impaired quality of life associated with PTSD from 0 to 51.

A score of 15 or more points is suggestive of post traumatic stress disorder, and almost one in five (19%) of the patients achieved this score.

The worsening of symptoms was then monitored during the subsequent 18 months to see if there was any link with the scores and a diagnosis of PSTD.

The results showed that those individuals with PSTD were more than four times as likely to experience worsening symptoms as those who scored below this threshold, and more than 13 times as likely to do so as those scoring zero.

Post traumatic stress occurs in response to traumatic experiences, and is typically manifest in recurring dreams/thoughts, avoidance tactics, irritability and sleeping difficulties.

It is normally associated with violence, emergency situations and natural disasters, but increasingly, research indicates that particular illnesses, such as cancer and HIV infection, plus the diagnostic and treatment procedures that accompany them, also take a hefty emotional toll, say the authors.

They add that over the long term, post traumatic stress permanently changes the body’s hormonal and immune responses, so making the sufferer potentially more prone to serious ill health.

"in most cases patients avoid talking about cures which remind them of having the disease…such behaviour may unwillingly be encouraged by the usual shortness of consultation time and unfamiliarity of [gut specialists] in dealing with the psychological needs of their patients," warn the authors.

Crohn’s disease can’t be cured, but PTSD can, and doctors should be alert to the psychological fall-out and refer patients for appropriate therapy, they suggest.

• BMJ-British Medical Journal
• Frontline Gastroenterology

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