Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Alongside vascular dementia it makes up 90% of the cases of dementia. Alzheimer’s accounts for between 60 to 80% of these cases. Alzheimer’s causes problems with memory, thinking and behaviour. Symptoms slowly develop over time and only become more progressive. These usually becoming serve enough to interfere… Read More Understanding Alzheimer’s
What Is Dependent Personality Disorder? Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is an anxiety condition that is characterised by an inability to be alone. People with this condition require constant reassurance. They rely on other people for comfort, support, reassurance, and advice in order to function on a daily basis. People with DPD will develop symptoms of… Read More What Is Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD)?
Understanding Dementia. Dementia is the common term used to described a group of conditions which affect memory, thinking, behaviour and emotion. Dementia is actually called Neurocognitive Disorder (NCD) in the Diagnostical Statistical Manual 5 (DSM V). It is one of the highest cause of disability in the elderly, although it is also possible to get… Read More What Is Dementia?
What Is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder? Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is similar to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). But is far more serious and chronic condition that requires treatment. PMDD causes severe depression, anxiety, irritability, etc., in the first week or two prior to a period starting. This usually lasts until day 2/3 of a period. It affects… Read More Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD)? Avoidant personality disorder is one of the Cluster C type conditions called anxious personality disorders (DSM V), which also include dependent personality disorder and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. People with APD have feelings of nervousness, fear, poor self-esteem, intense fear of rejection and being negatively judged by others. These feelings… Read More Avoidant Personality Disorder
First off it’s very important that if any of these warning signs arise that we tackled any or all of them as quickly as possible. You should see your GP for help in the first instance. Your doctor can run numerous tests to rule out any medical conditions and can refer you to a specialist.… Read More 8 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore For Good Mental Health.
Firstly I am not a medical doctor. The following is for informational purposes only. It may serve as a starting point if you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed. It should not replace any professional advice you have received. The reason I include such blogs is because of my own experiences regarding diagnosis… Read More What Is Histrionic Personality Disorder?
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that affects some people during the winter or summer months. The exact cause is unknown but it is thought that people may be affected by the reduction of sunlight (winter SAD) or over exposure to sunlight (summer SAD). Another cause may also be linked to genes.… Read More Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Winter and Summer
Studies show that women are more likely than men to experience symptoms of stress. This stress is also more likely to lead women to experience depression and anxiety disorders. This may be because of how we as women process stress hormones. Understanding how and what stress is can go long way in helping you to reduce your… Read More Stress in Women.
A hoarding disorder is where a person collects an excessive amounts of items and stores them usually in their home. They can acquire vast amounts of items which may result in a collection of what has become an unmanageable amount of clutter. The items themselves may be of no monetary value but the person can… Read More What Is Hoarding Disorder?
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