Unipolar disorder is another term used for major depressive disorder. Statistics suggest that close to 14.8 billion adult American residents get diagnosed with unipolar disorder every year. The most defining characteristics of unipolar disorder are loss of interest and depression. Besides that patients with this condition can experience some secondary symptoms like appetite changes, weight changes, sleep changes, surfacing of suicidal thoughts etc. This article will inform you briefly about the most commonly occurring signs of unipolar disorder. To be diagnosed with unipolar disorder one needs to experience decreased interest or depressed mood for a minimum of 2 consecutive weeks. Most of the patients diagnosed with this condition withdraw themselves from all kinds of social interactions and normal  [...]

Histrionic personality disorder is a disorder marked by behaviors designs for drawing attention towards oneself. Individuals suffering from this disorder want to remain the center of attraction all the time. Often they start showing up excessive and inappropriate emotional behaviors when they find themselves failing to remain the center of attraction. Below, we have discussed about the steps involved in treatment of histrionic personality disorder. The first step of deciding the treatment for this condition is identifying the signs of the disorder. Some signs of histrionic personality disorder include continuous shifting of emotions, which are apparently shallow, physical appearances designed specifically for drawing attention, sexually suggestive behaviors etc. If you notice this signs in a person you know, consult a psychiatrist. He will examine the symptoms in the patient  [...]

Snoring is a sleep disorder bothering people all around the globe. There are certain devices that can help in preventing this problem; below we have discussed about some of those devices. Dental appliances: These are basically oral mouthpieces that are custom made according to the requirements of the patient. They result in advancing of the position of our soft palate and tongue, which in turn prevents snoring. This change in position helps in keeping our air passageways open. According to medical experts, although the dental appliances can prevent snoring effectively, they can result in certain conditions like dry mouth, excessive salivation, facial discomforts and jaw pain. Tennis  [...]

Everyone suffers from anxiety at some point or the other. As a matter of fact, anxiety keeps us motivated and focused upto a certain extent. But, when irrational and extreme anxiety dominates all aspects of life, it becomes a crippling disorder. There are several types of anxiety disorders. Generalized Anxiety Disorder Generalized Anxiety Disorder is marked by extreme anxiety and panic even when there is no trigger. People with this condition are always worried about health, money, family issues, work etc. Physical symptoms of the condition include nausea, headaches, muscle aches, trembling, sweating, and frequent trips to the bathroom. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is also often referred to as OCD by the mental health practitioners. The condition is marked by repetitive behaviors  [...]