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While the condition can affect people of all ages, it’s more likely to occur in babies and children who have developmental disorders. The disorder is also known as rumination syndrome or merycism. Symptoms of Rumination Disorder The most prominent symptom of rumination disorder is the regurgitation of your food. However, it’s often accompanied by other symptoms that typically affect your digestive system. Other symptoms of the condition include: Weight loss Bad breath Tooth decay Stomach aches Indigestion Chapped lips Identifying Rumination Disorder The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) provides diagnostic criteria for identifying rumination disorder....

It is not uncommon for people to experience seasonal fluctuation in moods. You may have noticed how a gray, rainy day makes you feel gloomy and tired, while a sunny day can leave you feeling cheerful and energized. The longer, sunnier days of summer are often associated with better moods, while the shorter, darker days that begin in late fall often align with an increase in SAD symptoms. Symptoms The symptoms of SAD occur cyclically with a return of symptoms each year during the winter months....

The study has long been a staple in textbooks, articles, psychology classes, and even movies, but recent criticisms have called the study’s scientific merits and value into question. What Was the Experiment About? Zimbardo was a former classmate of the psychologist Stanley Milgram. Milgram is best known for his famous obedience experiment. Zimbardo was interested in expanding upon Milgram’s research. He wanted to further investigate the impact of situational variables on human behavior....

Dimorphism is defined as when, “…the two sexes of a species differ in external appearance. Although some sexual dimorphism is the result of natural selection, most is thought to have evolved through sexual selection.” This idea is longstanding, resulting in a seemingly clinical understanding that what is considered “male” and “female” are inherently different. The work within this recent study showcases ways in which that is not the case. More broadly, these findings contribute to the growing societal conversation about the gender binary and further presses us to consider why we’re so used to thinking men and women are so different....

History of the CIWA Protocol for Alcohol Withdrawal The CIWA protocol was designed to standardize the care of patients with alcohol withdrawal and to improve outcomes. The original CIWA protocol included 30 items, but has since been reduced to include 10 in the revised version (CIWA-Ar). More recently, the CIWA protocol has been shown to be an effective tool for managing alcohol withdrawal. A study published in Hospital Pharmacy in 2016 found that patients who were managed with the CIWA protocol had a reduced daily dose of diazepam without any apparent safety issues....

Some people report feeling severe discomfort in the back of the head, others may complain about pain in the eyes, and some may feel the headache all throughout their head. Regardless of how the pain is experienced, frequent headaches can really interfere with your life. Types of Headaches Depending on symptoms and severity, most headaches can be categorized into two main types: tension headaches or migraines, although there may be some overlap between the two....

In the United States, thousands of adults have ADHD, and the rates are rising. A common disorder, ADHD can cause hyperactivity, inattention, disorganization, and other symptoms that affect daily functioning. While treatment, care, and coping strategies are available, it’s important to understand that ADHD is a lifelong condition. While there is no cure for the disorder, you can still have a healthy and loving relationship with a partner who has ADHD....

However, getting organized is more difficult than it initially sounds. For example, how organized must you be? When do you know when you’re ‘organized enough’? (Do your clothes need to be hung according to color, or alphabetically? Must every minute be scheduled and accounted for in a calendar somewhere?) And what are the most important areas of life for getting organized? The following tips for getting organized cover how organized to be, what areas carry the greatest benefits, and how to get started:...

Types of Bingeing People can binge on any type of food, although typically high-fat and high-carbohydrate foods are used, both because of their “forbidden” nature, particularly to those who are concerned about their body weight, and because of the concern they cause when eaten. Common binge foods include: BreadCandyCakeChocolateCerealCookiesDoughnutsIce creamPizzaPopcornPotato chipsSandwichesSoda Types of Purging There are several different types of purging that people use to attempt to remove the excessive food they have eaten....

If you have a game night with a group of friends, for instance, it’s a fun evening. Make a plan to get together once a month and decide who will bring the games, food, and drinks, and you’ve created a life structure. Life structures can help you maintain a balanced life because, once you’ve put the work into creating a structure around an activity, it becomes much easier to maintain this activity in the future....

Meditations Meditation itself is a powerful tool for stress relief. It can be a particularly powerful tool to combat that “stress hangover” feeling because it can pull you out of what you are thinking and feeling, and provide some mental and emotional distance between you and the stressors that are troubling. Certain meditation techniques can be particularly useful for the early morning hours because they can set you up to experience positive feelings for the rest of the day....

Night terrors often last between one to 10 minutes, but can last longer. They also tend to occur most frequently at night and not during daytime napping. While they can be very upsetting for the person who experiences the night terror as well as family members who witness such episodes, they are usually considered relatively benign. Symptoms Signs of a night terror can include: Screaming or yellingRapid breathingRacing heartbeatExcessive sweatingSitting up or getting out of bedBeing difficult to wakeOpen, staring eyes but lack of response to environmental stimuliConfusion upon wakingNo memory of the night terror upon wakingAggressive behavior...

Adjustment disorders are the most common diagnosed mental health issues and they may be diagnosed in children, adolescents, and adults. Most studies report about 1% of the population may have an adjustment disorder at any given time. What Is an Adjustment Disorder? Adjustment Disorder Symptoms According to the DSM-5, the newest diagnostic manual used by clinicians to diagnose mental illness, the criteria for adjustment disorder includes: The development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor occurring within three months of the onset of the stressorThe symptoms and behaviors must be clinically significant as evidenced by one or both of the following; marked distress that is out of proportion to the severity or intensity of the stressor and/or significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning...

This article discusses the characteristics of jealousy, what causes these feelings, and the effects they can have. It also explores what you can do to manage these feelings and when it may be time to seek help. Characteristics of Jealousy While it’s typically perceived as a negative emotion, it is natural to experience jealousy in a close relationship. You may feel suspicious jealousy or reactive jealousy. The former is based on perception and is often tied to low self-esteem and insecurity, and the latter is based on situations that actually threaten the relationship and is often tied to actions or situations that lead to or cause the betrayal of trust....

Despite the fact that mass hysteria originates in the mind, it can often produce real physiological symptoms and create severe psychological distress. Several factors can contribute to this phenomenon, including groupthink, stress, and social pressure. Signs of Mass Hysteria This phenomenon affects groups of people, so many group members tend to exhibit these symptoms. Mass hysteria tends to be characterized by: Symptoms that begin and end suddenlyAn extensive investigation that reveals no clear medical explanation for these symptomsRelatively benign symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, muscle twitches, headaches, or stomachacheSymptoms that appear to occur among specific social groups...

You probably eat while working, watching TV, talking on the phone, or doing any number of tasks throughout your day. You may not notice when you’ve eaten a few pieces of candy, poured yourself another cup of coffee, or finished the crust from your child’s breakfast, because eating is second nature to you. If you’re food secure, you’re eating numerous times throughout the day. You might feel too busy or too stressed to take a break to eat, but how often do you eat without distraction or interruption?...