However, people who have experienced multiple traumatic events have been found to be at greater risk of developing PTSD. One group of people that may experience many traumatic events as part of their job—and thus be at a heightened risk for PTSD—is firefighters. Types of Traumatic Events Experienced While on the Job One study of United States firefighters looked at the type of traumatic events experienced. High rates of traumatic exposure were found....
There are three types of phobias, as defined by the DSM-5: specific phobia, social phobia, and agoraphobia. Each type of phobia has its own unique diagnostic criteria. The fact that the fear is concrete separates phobias from disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, in which the anxiety is more broad-based. People who experience phobias are able to pinpoint an exact object or situation that they fear. Being able to recognize the fear as irrational separates anxiety disorders from psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia....
Counselors act as mediators offering unbiased discretion for individuals with opposing viewpoints on the relationship. The counselor aids the couple in deciphering whether divorce is the best option for their marriage. Discernment counseling is usually conducted by marriage and family therapists (MFT) who specialize in marriage and divorce. It involves a process of extensively evaluating the marriage and in-depth discussions as to why divorce is now being considered. In just a few sessions, one to five, the therapist aids the couple in deciphering whether divorce is the best option for their marriage....
Traumatic events that affect groups may include plane crashes, natural disasters, mass shootings, famine, war, or pandemics. Well-known collective traumas include American slavery, the Holocaust, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the attack on Pearl Harbor, the September 11 terrorist attacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic. People don’t necessarily need to have experienced the event first-hand in order to be changed by it. Watching the events unfold on the news can be traumatic, for example....
Overview Some people report experiencing “brain shivers” or “brain zaps” when they are late taking their prescribed dose of Effexor. People often describe these sensations as a very brief, repetitive electric shock-like feeling that remains confined to the brain or head. Others report the sensation spreads out to other parts of the body. The sensation can be triggered by moving your eyes and is often accompanied by disorientation, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo, and/or lightheadedness....
Some of the primary goals of family therapy are to create a better home environment, solve family issues, and understand the unique issues that a family might face. Types of Family Therapy There are several types of family therapy. A few that you might encounter include: Family systems therapy: This type is an approach that focuses on helping people utilize the strengths of their relationships to overcome mental health problems....
Fatigue is considered peripheral when it impacts the muscles, causing pain, soreness, and weakness. It is defined as central fatigue when it causes cognitive and psychological impairments. A person may experience either central or peripheral fatigue, but it is just as possible to be burdened by both. Fatigue dramatically impacts quality of life (QoL), affecting productivity and the ability to complete tasks, limiting functioning. Between 30% and 50% of the population experiences fatigue....
In other words, people differ in their responses to different medications—both in terms of pharmacokinetics, how a drug is metabolized, and pharmacodynamics, how a drug works at its particular target in the brain—because of their unique genetic profile the same drug might be perfectly safe for one person, but harmful to another. If you’ve ever been prescribed psychiatric medication, you might know that it’s not an exact science. Often it involves a process of trial and error, in which your doctor tries out a series of medications until the best one and best dose is identified....
The term genophobia is sometimes used interchangeably with erotophobia or the fear of sex, but the two conditions are actually different. Genophobia specifically describes the fear of the sex act, while erotophobia more generally defines any fear that is related to sexuality. Causes Like all phobias, genophobia is most likely to develop after severe trauma. Rape and molestation are the most common triggers for genophobia, but cultural upbringing and religious teachings may also increase the risk for this fear....
Also Known As: Street Names for heroin include smack, H, ska, junk, big H, blacktar, brown sugar, dope, horse, mud, and skag. Drug Class: Heroin is a depressant that inhibits the central nervous system. Common Side Effects: Short-term side effects can include skin flushing, nausea, vomiting, severe itching, and dry mouth. The initial high is usually followed by extreme drowsiness and sometimes dangerously slowed respiratory function. Long-term side effects can include physical and physiological changes and imbalances in the brain that are very difficult to reverse....
The human brain is believed to function in a complex chemical environment through various types of neurons and neurotransmitters. Neurons are brain cells, numbering in the billions, which are capable of instant communication with each other through chemical messengers called neurotransmitters. As we live our lives, brain cells are constantly receiving information about our environment. The brain then attempts to make an internal representation of our external world through complex chemical changes....
Prescription Medications Medications can help a person with bipolar illness manage their symptoms and function well in everyday life. A person who has bipolar disorder tends to experience extreme highs (mania) and extreme lows (depression). Certain medications help stabilize your mood so you don’t experience severe highs and lows. Since drug therapy is an important component of treatment for bipolar disorder, it’s important to educate yourself about the various medication options....
Overview Foods that we eat are broken down (metabolized) into nutrients that our bodies can use. This process starts with enzymes, which act as catalysts for the digestive process. There are many types of enzymes. Some of them help break down proteins, some work on carbohydrates, and others on fats. In a similar way, there are enzymes that metabolize prescription drugs. One of these enzymes, CYP1A2, is affected by some of the chemicals in cigarette smoke....
This post will show you how to easily change the language on your Instagram account, whether you are using the app on your phone or the website on your computer. This can be especially useful if you are planning to travel or have recently moved to a new country. Follow along as we guide you through the process step by step. Changing Language on the Instagram App Changing the language on the Instagram app is a straightforward process that can be done in just a few steps....
How to Recognize Your Spouse Is Gay Unless your spouse shares their sexual orientation with you, there is no way to know for sure if they are gay. So-called “signs” like how your spouse talks, walks, dresses, or looks are not indications of sexual orientation. Nor are sexual preferences, including oral and anal sex. Rather than making assumptions, the best way to know for sure is to have an open dialogue with your spouse....
Looking through an online directory may yield hundreds, if not thousands, of results. How do you pick someone to work with based on a short bio and picture? And if you are seeking help through an online therapy platform, how do you find a good fit when you may be speaking to a therapist primarily through a text-based or video chat? This article discusses some of the strategies that can help you narrow down—or expand—your options and pick a therapist who is likely to be a good match for you....
