Month: July 2021

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Adulthood Disorders main

Panic Disorder

Panic disorder is characterized by discrete and intense periods of anxiety that occur unexpectedly, without warning, and are not always linked to a specific place or situation. With panic disorder, there is often no warning, and therefore it is harder to predict when it may occur. Children with panic symptoms may experience high anxiety, have difficulty breathing, feel as if everything around them is closing in and may experience feelings of impending doom.

Worried that you or your loved one might be suffering from panic disorder?

Do you or your loved one have an increased heart rate, chest pain or discomfort?
Do you or your loved one sweat a lot and has shortness of breath?
Do you or your loved one have a feeling of choking, chills or hot flushes?
Do you or your loved one often have an upset stomach, feels dizzy and numbness?
Do you or your loved one often fear of losing control or going crazy?
Do you or your loved one often fear dying?

If you have said yes to most of the above, we might be able to help you.

Treatments we can help you with:

Stress Management

Relaxation Training

Cognitive behaviour therapy

Adulthood Disorders main

Generalised Anxiety Disorder

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. People with GAD may anticipate disaster and may be overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues. Individuals with GAD find it difficult to control their worry. They may worry more than seems warranted about actual events or may expect the worst even when there is no apparent reason for concern.

Worried that you or your loved one might be having generalized anxiety disorder?

Are you or your loved one persistently worried or anxious about a number of areas that are out of proportion to the impact of the events?
Do you or your loved one over-think, plans and finds solutions to all possible worst-case outcomes?
Do you or your loved one perceive situations and events as threatening, even when they aren’t?
Are you or your loved one indecisive and fears making the wrong decision?
Do you or your loved one have difficulty concentrating, or the feeling that their mind “goes blank”?
Are you or your loved one often fatigue, has trouble sleeping, muscle tension, nausea, irritability?

If you have said yes to most of the above, we might be able to help you.

Treatments we can help you with:

Stress Management

Cognitive behavior therapy

Relaxation Training

Mood Disorders

Depressive Disorder

Whenever we feel particularly unhappy, we are likely to describe ourselves as “depressed.” In all likelihood, we are merely responding to sad events, fatigue, or unhappy thoughts. However, normal dejection is seldom severe enough to influence daily functioning significantly or persist very long. Depressive disorders, on the other hand, have no redeeming characteristics. They bring severe and long-lasting psychological pain that may intensify as time goes by. Those who suffer from such disorders may lose their will to carry out the
simplest of life’s activities; some even lose their will to live. These cause significant impairment in their day – to – day functioning at work, home and/or interpersonal relationships.

Am I / my loved one suffering from a Depressive disorder?

Do you experience little interest or pleasure in doing things that you liked doing earlier?
Are you feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?
Are you having trouble falling or staying asleep, or are sleeping too much?
Are you feeling tired or as having little energy?
Are you experiencing reduced appetite, overeating, or considerable weight changes?
Do you tend to feel bad about yourself – that you are a failure or experience feelings of guilt?
Are you having difficulty concentrating on things or making decisions?
Have you had thoughts like you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way?

If you have said yes to most of the above, we might be able to help you.

Treatments, we provide that can help you:

Medication (if required)

Crisis Intervention

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

PERSONALITY DISORDERS

CLUSTER C PERSONALITY DISORDERS: Includes avoidant, dependent and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

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People with Cluster C disorders often show anxiety and fearfulness along with a tendency to over control.

Avoidant. These timid people are so easily wounded by criticism that they hesitate to become involved with others. They may fear the embarrassment of showing emotion or of saying things that seem foolish. They may have no close friends, and they exaggerate the risks of undertaking pursuits outside their usual routines.
Dependent. These people so much need the approval of others that they have trouble making independent decisions or starting projects; they may even agree with others whom they know to be wrong. They fear abandonment, feel helpless when they are alone, and are miserable when relationships end. They are easily hurt by criticism and will even volunteer for unpleasant tasks to gain the favour of others.
Obsessive–Compulsive. Perfectionism and rigidity characterize these people. They are often workaholics, and they tend to be indecisive, excessively scrupulous, and preoccupied with detail. They insist that others do things their way. They have trouble expressing affection, tend to lack generosity, and may even resist throwing away worthless objects they no longer need.

Worried if you / your loved one have/has a Personality Disorder?

Does the way you think, feel and behave cause you or others significant problems in daily life?
Does the way you think, feel and behave causes significant problems across more than one aspect of your life?
Have you been experiencing these problems for a long time?

If you have said yes to most of the above, we might be able to help you.

Treatments we provide that can help you:

Medication (if required)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

PERSONALITY DISORDERS

CLUSTER B PERSONALITY DISORDERS: Includes Histrionic, Narcissistic, Antisocial and Borderline personality disorders.

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People with Cluster B disorders share a tendency to be dramatic, emotional, erratic and attention-seeking. Their moods are labile and often shallow. They often have intense interpersonal conflicts.

Antisocial. The irresponsible, often criminal behaviour of these people begins in childhood or early adolescence with truancy, running away, cruelty, fighting, destructiveness, lying, and theft. In addition to criminal behaviour, as adults they may default on debts or otherwise behave irresponsibly; act recklessly or impulsively; and show no remorse for their behaviour.
Borderline. These impulsive people engage in behaviour harmful to themselves (sexual adventures, unwise spending, excessive use of substances or food). Affectively unstable, they often show intense, inappropriate anger. They feel empty or bored, and they frantically try to avoid abandonment. They are uncertain about who they are, and they lack the ability to maintain stable interpersonal relationships.
Histrionic. Overly emotional, vague, and desperate for attention, these people need constant reassurance about their attractiveness. They may be self-centred and sexually seductive.
Narcissistic. These people are self-important and often preoccupied with envy, fantasies of success, or ruminations about the uniqueness of their own problems. Their sense of entitlement and lack of compassion may cause them to take advantage of others. They vigorously reject criticism and need constant attention and admiration.

Worried if you / your loved one have/has a Personality Disorder?

Does the way you think, feel and behave cause you or others significant problems in daily life?
Does the way you think, feel and behave causes significant problems across more than one aspect of your life?
Have you been experiencing these problems for a long time?

If you have said yes to most of the above, we might be able to help you.

Treatments we provide that can help you:

Medication (if required)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Motivational Enhancement Therapy

Adolescent Disorders

Personality Disorders

Borderline Personality Disorder

Though this problem is not formally diagnosed before 18 years of age, its first signs tend to appear in late teenage years.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterised by instability of feelings, sense of identity and mood. Intimate relationships also tend to be unstable ranging from extreme attraction to a decline in the intensity of such attraction over time. Thus, there may be multiple romantic relationships in such teenagers.
They also tend to have a strong fear of losing the one they love and can go to various lengths to avoid this. They often experience feelings of emptiness and sadness. They may engage in hurting themselves physically when they experience intolerable emotions. Such problems need to be addressed in order to enhance their overall functioning.

Antisocial Personality Disorder
Though this problem is not formally diagnosed before 18 years of age, its first signs tend to appear in late teenage years.
Persons who show a persistent disregard for the feelings and rights of others can be identified as having an antisocial personality. They also tend to lack moral values or conscience.They have shallow emotions and rarely engage in meaningful long-term relationships. They may be seen exploiting or manipulating others in order to satisfy their own needs.
Their behaviours tend to be frequently marked by aggression, impulsiveness and criminal acts. Thus, it is quite likely that they run into legal conflicts. People such as them also tend to have a history of alcohol or drug abuse.

Adolescent Disorders

Obesity

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Obesity in adults refers to a condition where an individual has excess body fat that can negatively impact their health. It is typically determined by calculating the body mass index (BMI), which is a measure of weight in relation to height. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered indicative of obesity.

Causes of Obesity in Adults:

Poor Diet: Consuming a diet high in calories, unhealthy fats, added sugars, and processed foods can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
Lack of Physical Activity: Sedentary lifestyles with minimal physical activity can lead to weight gain and increased risk of obesity.
Genetics: Certain genetic factors can make individuals more prone to obesity by influencing metabolism, fat storage, and appetite regulation.
Environmental Factors: Environmental factors such as easy access to unhealthy food options, larger portion sizes, and advertising of unhealthy foods can influence eating habits and contribute to obesity.
Medical Conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as hypothyroidism, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and certain medications, can contribute to weight gain and obesity.

Health Consequences of Obesity:

Obesity is associated with a range of health complications, including:

Type 2 Diabetes: Obesity increases the risk of developing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
Cardiovascular Diseases: Obesity is a significant risk factor for heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.
Joint Problems: Excess weight puts strain on the joints, leading to conditions such as osteoarthritis.
Sleep Apnea: Obesity is linked to sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea, which can have negative effects on overall health and well-being.
Mental Health Issues: Obesity can contribute to low self-esteem, depression, and other mental health challenges.

Treatments

Healthy Eating.
Regular Exercise.
Behavior Modification.
Support and Education.

Adolescent Disorders

Substance Abuse

Adolescence is a time of significant physical, psychological, social, emotional, and intellectual development. Teens tend to be more adventurous than adults, possibly increasing their willingness to take chances and engage in risky behaviours, such as drug use. However, drug and alcohol use during adolescence can be particularly risky and increase the risk for problems with attention, learning, and working memory, as well as increase the risk for future problems with substance abuse and addiction. Substance Abuse occurs frequently among adolescents and is often identified among teens who are experiencing interpersonal and family conflicts, difficulty at school; or failure, exposure to criminal activity, or predisposition to some psychiatric disorders.

Is my adolescent child a victim of substance abuse?

Has your child recently develop an interest of mixing with friends older than him?
Have you started receiving complaints of long absenteeism from the school of your child without your knowledge?
Is your Child eating more than usual?
Is he/ she having tendencies to sleep at odd hours and that too a very deep sleep?
Has your child started losing interest in his/ her most favourite pastime?

Treatments, we provide that can help your child and you:

Stress management

Supportive Therapy

Medications

Counselling

Adolescent Disorders

Mood Disorders

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Mental health problems ranging from depression to bipolar disorder are known as mood disorders. Mood swings are common during adolescence owing to the hormonal changes that accompany this phase. Some teenagers have more mood changes than others. Nevertheless, at times mood swings can appear extreme and limit the teenagers’ ability to function at school and affect his/her relationships. In any of these disorders, a serious change in mood shapes your child’s emotional state. Mood disorders that go undiagnosed can put kids at risk for other conditions, like disruptive behaviour and substance use disorders, that may remain after the mood disorder is under treatment. Children and teens with a mood disorder don’t always show the same symptoms as adults. So it can be difficult for parents to recognize a problem in their child, especially since he or she may not easily express his or her thoughts or feelings.

The most common mood disorders in children and adolescents include:

Major depression: A depressed or irritable mood, lasting at least two weeks.

Bipolar disorder: Periods of persistently elevated mood followed by periods of depressed or flat emotional response. Bipolar disorder in adolescence is associated with extreme ‘ups and ‘downs’ of mood and are different than usual mood swings in the sense that there are significant changes in sleep, energy level, and the ability to think clearly.

Substance-induced mood disorder: Symptoms of depression due to drug use, the effects of a medication, or exposure to toxins.

Worried that my adolescent child might be having mood disorders:

Does my child have trouble with family, including difficult behaviour?
Does my child show lack of motivation or pleasure in previously enjoyed activities?
Are there any changes in sleep or eating patterns or weight of my child?
Does my child have frequent physical complaints, such as headaches, stomachaches, or fatigue?
Does my child feel worthless, guilty, or lacks self-esteem?
Does my child show severe recurrent temper outbursts?
Does my child have increased energy or bursts of energy with racing thoughts or fast speech?
Does my child show expressions of suicidal thoughts?

Treatments, we provide that can help your child and you:

Psycho-education

Medication

Counselling

Coping Skills training