Mental Health: Symptoms
Bulimia Nervosa
01/01/03, PDR.netThe hallmark of bulimia is a repeated uncontrollable urge to eat large amounts of food in a short time. After this binge, the bulimic often induces vomiting or uses laxatives, enemas, or diuretics to prevent weight gain. Some bulimics never purge th
Consequences of Bulimia
01/01/03, PDR.netUnlike anorectics, most bulimics know that their behavior is abnormal and that their eating binges are not merely ordinary overeating. They also know that anxiety and depression sometimes trigger their episodes. However, they are usually unable to b
Sexual Assault and Sexual Dysfunction
01/01/03, PDR.netRape victims often have sexual problems after an attack. Reactions range from wild promiscuity to a complete lack of desire and a total inability to respond. Even the thought of having sex may be disgusting. However, most women regain their normal s
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Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
02/15/08, Johns Hopkins UniversitySome scientists have tried to link an apparent rise in the incidence of autism to an increasing number of childhood vaccines that used to contain…
Depression: Watch for These Warning Signs
12/04/08, Johns Hopkins UniversityEven though the suicide rate is not truly increased during this time of year, December is Seasonal Depression Awareness Month and thus a good time to…
Schizophrenia - Symptoms
02/05/08, HealthwiseSymptoms of schizophrenia are divided into two groups: negative and positive.
Schizophrenia - What Happens
02/05/08, HealthwiseSymptoms of schizophrenia usually emerge in the late teens to mid-20s for men and the late 20s to 30s for women.2 Symptoms can also develop in children and younger teens, although this is rare. The symptoms may either appear suddenly
Domestic Abuse
05/06/08, HealthwiseEveryone gets angry from time to time. Anger and arguments are normal parts of healthy relationships. But anger that leads to threats, hitting, or hurting someone is not normal or healthy. This is a form of abuse. Physical, verbal, or sex
Bipolar Disorder - Symptoms
03/14/08, HealthwiseBipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings, from feeling overly energetic (mania) to feeling very sad or having low energy (depression).3
Bipolar Disorder - What Happens
03/14/08, HealthwiseWith bipolar disorder, you alternate between episodes of depression and mania. In between, you may return completely to normal or have some remaining symptoms. The extreme mood changes may come on suddenly or appear more slowly.
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