Understanding aggressive behaviour in children requires a parent to become somewhat of a detective in their child’s lives. Aggressive behaviour may have multiple causes ranging from psychiatric conditions, disabilities, medical problems or life circumstances at it’s root. You Know Your Child Best. A parent will know their child best of all and can judge whether… Read More Understanding Aggression In Children
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
Let me preference this blog by explaining why I write blogs such as these. Many years ago one of my children was diagnosed with a disability. We received the diagnosis but nothing else. No information about what it meant, where to go for help, etc. I felt as a mother as if I’d been thrown… Read More What Is Acquired Brain Injury?
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.
Looking after a chronically ill child can be very physically and emotional draining as a parent. It is certainly an emotional roller-coaster filled with moments of both sadness and joy. The physical challenges for a parent can be one of the toughest you’ll endure. You can find yourself and your family isolated and alone in… Read More Self-Care: Parenting A Child With A Chronic Illness
Most women expect the physical symptoms of menopause when they arrive. But few realize that not only do these symptoms kick in a lot earlier, anywhere from five to ten years prior, but are also accompanied by emotional symptoms. Perimenopause. This time prior to the menopause is known as the perimenopausal. Perimenopause, which can start… Read More Perimenopause and Menopause: Dealing With Emotional Changes.
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