Schizoaffective disorder

Schizoaffective Disorder 

1. An uninterrupted period of illness during which there is major mood episode (major depressive or      manic) concurrent with Criterion A of schizophrenia.

2. Delusions or hallucinations for 2 or more weeks in the absence of a major mood episode (depressive or manic) during the lifetime duration of the illness.

3. Symptoms that meet criteria for a major mood episode are present for the majority of the total duration of the active and residual portions of the illness.

4. The disturbance is not attributable to the effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication ) or another medical condition. 

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Low self Esteem

  Low Self Esteem

  People with low self-esteem give in to arguments easily, apologize often, and get easily depressed, especially when criticized. While buying new things gives them a false sense of          empowerment, they find it tough to leave abusive relationships or even voice their opinion.        Self-esteem determines how well you evaluate and value yourself-worth. People with low    self-esteem are constantly at war with themselves. It affects their decisions and actions greatly.

Signs that you have low self-esteem

You easily give in to arguments
You are easily depressed
You cannot deal with criticism
You are overcritical about others
You depend on others for a decision
You avoid challenges or are over-sensitive

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5 habits People with depression

5 habits People with depression 

Depression is a silent killer. Many People are ashamed or afraid to ask for Help, so they Go on their lives and live With It in Secret. This Is A Very Serious Habit. It's Important To remember that depression is a brain illness. 

1. If you are suffering from depression you won't leave your house/room.

2.  Some People will completely give up on life.

3.  Depression can also causes people to develop other habits. Some people with get satisfaction with hurting themselves

4. Some people with depression will experience sudden mood swings.

5. Their perception of life and death is often quite involved.

If you are suffering from the depression you should consult a psychologist.

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Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake disorder

A. An eating or feeding disturbance (e.g., apparent lack of interest in eating or food; avoidance based on the sensory characteristics of food; concern about aversive consequences of eating ) as manifested by persistent failure to meet appropriate nutritional and or/energy needs associated with one (or more) of the following:

1. Significant weight loss (or failure to achieve expected weight gain or faltering growth in children). 

2. Significant Nutritional deficiency.

3. Dependence on enteral feeding or oral nutritional supplements.

B. The disturbance is not better explained by lack of available food or by an associated culturally sanctioned practice.

C. The eating disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of anorexia  nervosa or bulimia nervosa, and there is no evidence of a disturbance in the way in which one's body weight or shape is experienced.

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Problem in the family?

Problem in the family 

Every family has problems once in a while. But sometimes family conflict becomes too much. Often, this is because of trouble understanding each other, changing expectations as you grow older or lack of trust among family members. When parents shout and are angry with each other, children and adolescents can show signs of disrupted early brain development, sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, conduct disorder and other serious problems as a result of living with severe or chronic inter-parental conflict. The separation itself may not be as upsetting to the children as the conflict and confusion that may surround it.  While children react to conflict in different ways, they are likely to experience fear, worry, and anger.  If the conflict is extremely intense, they may experience emotional trauma, depression and stress.

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Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa

Bulimia Nervosa 

A. Recurrent episodes of binge eating. An episode of binge eating is characterized by both of the following:

1. Eating in a discrete period of time (e.g., within any 2-hour period), an amount of food that is definitely larger than what most individuals would eat in a similar period of time under similar circumstances.

2. A sense of lack of control over eating during the episode (e.g.,  a feeling that one cannot stop eating or control what or how much one is eating). 

B. Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors in order to prevent weight gain, such as self-induced vomiting: misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications: fasting; or excessive exercise.

C. The binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors both occur, on average, at least once a week for 3 Months.

D. Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight.

E. The disturbance does not occur exclusively during episodes of anorexia nervosa.

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Somatic symptom disorder

Somatic Symptom Disorder 

A. One or more somatic symptoms that are distressing or result in significant disruption of daily life.

B. Excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to the somatic symptoms or associated health concerns as manifested by at least one of the following:

1. Disproportionate and persistent thoughts about the seriousness of one's symptoms.

2. Persistently high level of anxiety about health or symptoms.

3. Excessive time and energy devoted to these symptoms or health concerns.

C. Although any one somatic Symptom may not be continuously present, the state of being symptomatic is persistent (typically more than 6 months. 

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Symptoms of Hypersomnolence disorder

Symptoms of Hypersomnolence disorder 

A. Self-Reported excessive sleepiness (hypersomolence) despite a main sleep period lasting at least 7 hours, with at least one of the following symptoms:

1. Recurrent Periods of sleep or lapses into sleep within the same day.

2. A prolonged main sleep episode of more than 9 hours per day that is non restorative (i.e., unrefreshing).

3. Difficulty being fullly awake after abrupt awakening.

B. The hypersomnolence occurs at least three times per week, for at least 3 months.

C. The hypersomnolence is accompanied by significant distress or impairment in cognitive, social, occupational or other important areas of functioning.

D. The hypersomnolence is not better explained by and does not occur exclusively during the course of another sleep disorder(e.g, narcolepsy, breathing-related sleep disorder, circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorder, or a parasomnia).

E. The hypersomnolence is not attributable to the Physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication).

F. Coexisting mental and medical disorders do not adequately explain the predominant complaint of hypersomnolence.

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Oppositional defiant Disorder

Oppositional defiant disorder 

ODD is a behavioral disorder that results in defiance and anger against authority. It can affect a person’s work, school, and social life.

Angry/Irritable Mood

1. often loses temper.

2.  Is often touchy or easily annoyed.

3. Is of ten angry and resentful.

Argumentative/Defiant Behavior 

4. Often argues with authority figures or, for children and adolescents, with adults,

5. Often actively defies or refuses to comply with requests from authority figures or with rule.

6. Often deliberately annoys others.

7. Often blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior.

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Tobacco use disorder

Tobacco use disorder 

A Problematic pattern of tobacco use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by at least two of the following, occurring within a 12-month period:

1. Tobacco is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended.

2. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down or control tobacco use.

3. A great deal of time is spent in activities necessary to obtain or use tobacco.

4. Craving, or a strong desire or urge to use tobacco.

5. Recurrent tobacco use resulting in a failure to fulfill major role obligations at work,s school, or home (e.g., interference with work). 

6. Continued tobacco use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of tobacco (e.g., arguments with others about tobacco use).

7. Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up or reduced because of tobacco use.

8. Recurrent tobacco use in situations in which it is physically hazardous (e.g., smoking in bed)

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Cannabis Intoxication

Cannabis Intoxication 

Symptoms of cannabis intoxication can include acute and chronic effects. These include increased hunger, sleepiness, impaired cognition and perception, disorientation, and even acute psychosis.

• Recent use of cannabis.

• Clinically significant problematic behavioral or psychological changes (e.g., impaired  motor coordination, euphoria, anxiety, sensation of slowed time, impaired judgment, social withdrawal) that developed during, or shortly after, cannabis use.

• two (or more) of the following signs or symptoms developing within 2 hours of cannabis use:

1. Conjunctival injection.
2. Increases appetite.
3. Dry mouth.
4. Tachycardia.

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Persistent Depressive Disorder(Dysthymia)

Dysthymia

Persistent depressive disorder, also called dysthymia (dis-THIE-me-uh), is a continuous long-term (chronic) form of depression. You may lose interest in normal daily activities, feel hopeless, lack productivity, and have low self-esteem and an overall feeling of inadequacy. These feelings last for years and may significantly interfere with your relationships, school, work and daily activities.

1. feelings of Hopelessness.

2. loss of interest in daily activities.

3. poor appetite or overeating.

4. depressed mood for most of the day.

5. low energy or fatigue.

6. low self-esteem. 

7. sadness, emptiness or feeling down.

8.poor concentration.

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Major Depressive disorder

Major Depressive Disorder 

Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known simply as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of low mood that is present across most situations.

1. Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day, as indicated by either subjective report(e.g., feels sad, empty, hopeless) or observation made by others (e.g., appears tearful)

2. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly everyday(as indicated by either subjective account or observation). 

3. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (e.g., a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite nearly everyday.

4. Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly every day.

5. Psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day (observable by others, not merely subjective feelings or restlessness or being slowed down). 

6. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day.

7. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate quilt (which may be delusional) nearly everyday (not merely self-reproach or guilt about being sick.

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