Monday, June 11, 2007
It's Everyones Secret
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Fact or Fiction?
Many, many people who have mental disorders do not realize they have one. And it bothers me very much that psychiatrists, in the past, have not been able to detect what they are or where they came from. I love psychology and have a lot of respect for the Psychiatrists all over the world. It really must be hard to detect whether someone is telling the truth, faking or pretending to be better or worse.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Alzheimer's Disease: A Slow Death
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Addictions and Intervention
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
What is the Best Treatment for Anxiety?
Anxiety is an apprehension over an anticipated problem or fear. Thousands of people around the world suffer from Anxiety Disorders. It can affect everyday life and function and eventually take a turn into a downward spiral of depression and more Anxiety attacks. In order to treat someone with an Anxiety Disorder you must know the etiology of the disorder. When you know the cause it will be easier for the Doctor to prognosis different treatment options.
The first and most common treatment is the treatment of benzodiaepines drugs such as Valium and Xanax. These drugs can alter the brain chemistry and change the thought process while having a panic attack [due to having an anxiety disorder]. It has also been proven that types of Therapy also alter the brain chemistry and changes the thought process it just takes a longer amount of time. Dr. John Krohol stated that "research shows time and time again that medication alone — virtually any medication you can name — in the treatment of a mental disorder is not nearly as effective as when it is combined with psychotherapy." The problem is that many people aren't ready, mature, or even care enough to take the time therapy takes. Everyone now a days wants instant gratification. We want to be fixed and fixed now and this isn't just with treatments that our doctors give us it can be with any aspect of our every day life.
Psychotherapy has made improvements to patients living with Anxiety Disorders or even Depression. Results from Psychotherapy studies have shown that patients were less likely to relapse. Being against the overuse of prescription drugs I believe that any type of therapy can benefit anyone who is willing to take the steps and time it offers to get back on the road to success to having a normal functioning life.