Anxiety or fear that interferes with normal functioning may be classified as an anxiety disorder. Commanly recognized as..
Panic disorder: experiencing recurring panic attacks at unexpected times. A person with panic disorder may live in fear of the next panic attack.
Phobia: excessive fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.
Social anxiety disorder: extreme fear of being judged by others in social situations.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder: recurring irrational thoughts that lead you to perform specific, repeated behaviors.
Separation anxiety disorder: fear of being away from home or loved ones.
Illness anxiety disorder: anxiety about your health .
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): anxiety following a traumatic event.
You may be extremely sad, empty or irritable , or you may have periods of depression alternating with being excessively happy .
Major depressive disorder: prolonged and persistent periods of extreme sadness
Bipolar disorder: also called manic depression or bipolar affective disorder, depression that includes alternating times of depression and mania
Premenstrual tension: mood changes and irritability that occur during the premenstrual phase of a woman's cycle and go away with the onset of menses
Persistent depressive disorder: a long-term (chronic) form of depression
Disruptive mood disorder: a disorder of chronic, severe and persistent irritability in children that often includes frequent temper outbursts that are inconsistent with the child's developmental age.
Depression related to medical illness: a persistent depressed mood and a significant loss of pleasure in most or all activities that's directly related to the physical effects of another medical condition
Depression induced by substance use or medication: depression symptoms that develop during or soon after substance use or withdrawal or after exposure to a medication.
It is an abnormal condition of the mind that results in difficulties determining what is real and what is not. There may also be sleep problems, social withdrawal, lack of motivation, and difficulties carrying out daily activities.
Causes may be: mental illness, sleep deprivation,certain medications,Treatment includes medication, counseling, and social support.
Signs and symptoms
Eating disorders are a lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are actually serious and often fatal illnesses that cause severe disturbances to a person’ s eating behaviors. Obsessions with food, body weight, and shape may also signal an eating disorder. Common eating disorders include
Anorexia nervosa: extreme restricted eating.
Bulimia nervosa: extreme over eating with forced vomiting , use of laxatives, excessive exercise or a combination of all.
Binge-eating disorder: eating till uncomfortably full with guilt feeling.
Some sleep disorders are serious enough to interfere with normal physical, mental, social and emotional functioning. Some common sleep disorders are
SLEEP APNAE (stops breathing during sleep)
HYPERSOMIA (excessive sleepiness at inappropriate times) Other disorders include sleepwalking , night terrors and bed wetting
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. There is not one autism but many subtypes, and each person with autism can have unique strengths and challenges.
Autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children.
Many people with autism also have sensory issues. These can include aversions to certain sights, sounds and other sensations.
Homeopathy has several advantages when it comes to treating children on the autistic spectrum, successful homeopathic treatment kids become quite normal academically, behaviorally, and socially. I have seen many of these patients end up happily in a mainstream classroom with a more than adequate ability to establish and maintain friendships.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder of children, It is often believed to be a physiological brain disorder with a genetic component. Children with ADHD are impulsive ,overactive, inattentive, poor learners, and are frequently disruptive, aggressive and uncontrollable.
Homeopathy always attempts to remove that root cause which lead to such disorders, it offers a great way to have a profoundly positive impact on the state of children and adults with ADHD in a gentle and natural way.Homoeopathy relieves symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and anxiety.
Illness is the result of a conflict between the purposes of the soul and the personality's actions and outlook. This internal war, leads to negative moods and to "energy blocking", thought to cause a lack of "harmony", thus leading to physical diseases. They gently restore the balance between mind and body by casting out negative emotions such as fear, worry, hatred and indecision which interfere with the equilibrium of the being as a whole.
Arthritis is a disease-causing painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. It is the disorders of joint inflammation. There are various types of arthritis like osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic arthritis, gout or pseudo arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, , septic arthritis, , arthritis from SLE origin etc. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid is the most common arthritis. In any form of arthritis, the most common symptoms are a restriction of movement with the stiffness of joint.
In asthma the bronchial tubes narrow and this makes it more difficult to breathe. Symptoms that occur in asthma are chest tightness, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath . House dust may provoke an asthma attack if there is a history of allergy .People who suffer from hay fever may find that they get asthma-like symptoms too. Asthma patients may have a personal or family history of hay fever and/or eczema, as these conditions tend to exist together.
Asthma like any other condition can be treated with homeopathy at various levels.
Homeopathy is no substitute for diet and exercise, but is often recommended to augment weight loss by addressing underlying issues like PCOD, eating disorders, thyroid problems, diabetes,etc.
It is a metabolic disorder in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Classic symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger.,In addition they may also experience blurred vision, fatigue, headache, slow healing of wounds and itchy skin. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications, Acute complications can include diabetic keto acidosis, hyperglycaemic state or death. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers and damage to eyes.Prevention and treatment involve maintaining a healthy balanced diet ,regular physical exercise, a normal body weight. Control of blood pressure and maintaining proper foot care are important for people with the disease.
Conjunctivitis also known as pink eye, inflammation of the outer layer of the white part of the eye, and the inner surface of the eyelid. It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. There may also be pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness. The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the morning.
Ptosis is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid The drooping may be worse after being awake longer when the individual's muscles are tired. This condition is sometimes called "lazy eye", but that term normally refers to the condition amblyopia .If severe enough and left untreated, the drooping eyelid can cause other conditions, such as amblyopia or astigmatism. This is why it is especially important for this disorder to be treated in children at a young age, before it can interfere with vision development.
Anyone who reads for hours, works at a computer, or drives long distances knows about this one. It happens when you overuse your eyes. They get tired and need to rest, just like any other part of your body.
Photophobia is a condition in which bright lights hurt your eyes. Another name for this condition is light sensitivity. It’s a common symptom that’s associated with several different conditions, ranging from minor irritations to serious medical emergencies.
Mild cases make you squint in a brightly lit room or while outside. In more severe cases, this condition causes considerable pain when your eyes are exposed to almost any type of light.
Symptoms of the condition vary with type: hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism are: Tiredness, Unexplained weight gain, Slow movement, muscle cramps, Slow heart rate , Sensitivity to cold temperatures, constipation, depressed mood, difficult memory
Difficulty sleeping, Unexplained weight loss, tremors, palpitations, Sensitivity to hot temperatures, excess sweating, diarrhoea, anxiety, irritability.
Autoimmune thyroiditis:It is a chronic disease in which the body interprets the thyroid glands and its hormone, T3, T4 and TSH as threats, therefore producing special antibodies that target the thyroiditis cells, thereby destroying it. The symptoms may vary depending on the thyroid function. Hyperthyroidism can cause sweating, rapid heart rate, anxiety, tremors, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, sudden weight loss, and protruding eyes. Hypothyroidism can cause weight gain, fatigue, dry skin, hair loss, intolerance to cold, and constipation.. The effects of this disease may be permanent but can sometimes be transient. Symptoms may come and go depending on whether the person receives treatment, and whether the treatment takes effect.
Blepheritis is one of the most common ocular conditions characterized by inflammation scaling, reddening, and crusting of the eyelid This condition may also cause burning, itching, or a grainy sensation.
This condition causes fluid to build up in your eye. That puts pressure on your optic nerve. If you don’t treat it, you could lose your sight. Most of the time there are no early symptoms. But a type called acute angle-closure glaucoma causes pressure inside your eye to rise suddenly. Symptoms include severe eye pain, nausea, vomiting and headache worsening vision. This is an emergency. You need treatment ASAP to prevent blindness.
Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) in the lungs. Symptoms include coughing up mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest discomfort. Bronchitis is divided into two types: acute and chronic bronchitis.Acute bronchitis usually has cough that lasts for more than 3 weeks.Chronic bronchitis is a productive cough that lasts for more than 3 months per year for at least 2 years.
What is Children and Young People's Counseling?
Children and Young People's Counseling is for any person who's having problems. Whether it's depression and mental health concerns or issues with parents or people at school. Talking helps. You can expect to be helped in a supportive and non-judgmental manner. What you say, is confidential unless there is a worry about your safety.
Many of our patients tell us that they feel happier after they seek a counseling session and are better able to deal with their problems. In some cases, the students are helped to concentrate better at school or college, or get on better with their friends and family.
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Marriage counseling typically brings couples or partners together for joint therapy sessions. It helps couples pinpoint and understand the sources of their conflicts and try to resolve them. Counseling can help you learn skills to solidify your relationship. These skills may include communicating openly, problem solving together and discussing differences rationally. In some cases, such as mental illness or substance abuse, you may have to take homoeopathic / Bach treatment.
Talking about your problems may not be easy. Sessions may pass in silence as you and your partner see the over perceived wrongs. Or you may bring your fights with you, yelling and arguing during sessions. Both are OK.
You can go by yourself, if your partner refuses counseling sessions, It may be more challenging to patch up relationships when only one partner is willing to go for therapy. But you can still benefit by learning more about your reactions and behavior in the relationship.
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistently low mood and a feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It is a persistent problem, not a passing one, lasting on average 6 to 8 months.
Diagnosis of depression starts with a consultation. It is important to seek the help of a health professional to rule out different causes of depression, ensure an accurate differential diagnosis, and secure safe and effective treatment.
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A combination of tailor made diet and homoeopathic treatment helps in weight management, eating disorders, and improve disease conditions like diabetes, thyroid ailments etc.
There are three stages of caring for an expecting mother: prenatal, intranatal, postnatal care. This is essential to ensure smooth pregnancy and labour and to keep the mother healthy after giving birth. This care is a combined effort between the doctor and the expectant couple.
A substantial number of pregnant women screened in obstetrics settings have significant symptoms of depression. Elevations in depressive symptomatology have been associated with adverse maternal and infant outcomes. A unique combination of counseling and homoeopathic treatment helps women and infants for their better future.