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1. Eliminate Anxiety and Panic Attacks For Good August 03, 2009 Eliminate Anxiety and Panic Attacks For Good If you suffer from... * Palpitations * a pounding heart, or an accelerated heart rate * Sweating * Trembling or shaking * Shortness of breath * A choking sensation * Chest pain or discomfort * Nausea or stomach cramps * Derealization (a feeling of unreality) * Fear of losing control or going crazy * Fear of dying Numbness or a tingling sensation * Chills or hot flashes (Source: American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, ... (read more) Author: Jonathan Craddock

2. The Difference Between ADHD and ADD July 01, 2009 Most people assume that the difference between ADHD and ADD is that with Attention Deficit Disorder, the child does not show the hyperactive behaviors that are a feature of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In fact, the labels for these two disorders may be interchangeable since doctors can diagnose a child as having ADD with hyperactivity, although this term is not used as much as it used to be. Read on for more clarification. Both disorders are detailed in the DSM IV (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) which is used by physicians, psychologists, social workers, therapists a... (read more) Author: Laura Ramirez

3. A Parent's Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD April 20, 2009 If you're looking for information on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, you're probably concerned about some of the behavior you have been witnessing in your child. In this article, you'll learn which types of behavior can lead to a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the different types of treatment. Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD - Symptom Checklist Although there are a variety of tests to diagnose ADHD, do not rely on the results of an online test. Instead, take your child to a medical professional. First, this professional will take a look at your child's... (read more) Author: Laura Ramirez

4. Are You A Shopaholic? January 30, 2009 From the people who brought you Mathematics Disorder and Disorder of Written Expression and even Caffeine Disorder, now bring you Compulsive Shopping Disorder. In other words, a shopaholic. According to the experts, if you have a strong urge to go shopping, for anything from clothes to cars, at any time of the year, that means you might have a mental illness. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 4th Edition (DSM IV) put out by the American Psychiatric Association, there are 374 so called mental disorders. Psychiatrists literally vote on what constitutes a mental illness or d... (read more) Author: Leah Friedman

5. Treatment Guidelines for Dissociative Identity Disorder January 02, 2009 Previously known as multiple personality disorder, dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a condition in which a person has more than one distinct identity or personality state. At least two of these personalities repeatedly assert themselves to control the affected person's behavior. Each personality state has a distinct name, past, identity, and self-image. Psychiatrists and psychologists use a handbook called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders , fourth edition text revision or DSM-IV-TR, to diagnose mental disorders. In this handbook, DID is classified as a diss... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

6. ADHD - A Deceptive Diagnosis November 24, 2008 Attention Deficit Disorder, otherwise known as ADD, has evolved over the years. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) identifies three main characteristics of the disorder: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. While ADD stresses the inattention behavior, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) includes all three of the categories. The DSM-IV lists the following symptoms of the illness: Inattention: 1. Often makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, and other activities 2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or... (read more) Author: Johnny Kicklighter

7. Asperger's Disorder October 27, 2008 Autism is a complex disorder that is best described as a spectrum disorder, meaning that there is not one definition of autism. One of the types of autism you may have heard of is Asperger’s Disorder, a type of “high functioning” autism. While Asperger's Disorder was added to the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) in 1994 as its own disorder, separate from autism, many professionals consider it a less severe form of autism. What is it about Asperger’s that sets it apart from other types of ASDs? Characteristics of As... (read more) Author: Kenneth anger

8. Reactive Attachment Disorder: A New Understanding October 22, 2008 Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a mental health diagnosis listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSMIVTR) under disorders usually first diagnosed in infancy, childhood, or adolescence. RAD was initially introduced to the mental health community some 20 years ago. Since that time, much of the information regarding this disorder has painted a dismal and often dangerous picture of these children. Books and articles have compared children with RAD to serial killers, rapists, and ha... (read more) Author: Heather Forbes

9. ADHD - A Deceptive Diagnosis October 20, 2008 Attention Deficit Disorder, otherwise known as ADD, has evolved over the years. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) identifies three main characteristics of the disorder: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. While ADD stresses the inattention behavior, ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) includes all three of the categories. The DSM-IV lists the following symptoms of the illness: Inattention: 1. Often makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, and other activities 2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or... (read more) Author: Johnny Kicklighter

10. How To Deal With Delayed Ejaculation September 16, 2008 Delayed ejaculation may be defined as recurrent inability to reach ejaculation despite lengthy sexual contact. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM-IV-TR), puts this disorder among the sexual dysfunctions, along with rapid ejaculation. A man affected by delayed ejaculation is unable to reach ejaculation following a normal sexual excitement phase. The affected man may regularly experience delays in ejaculation, or may be unable to reach orgasm at all. A usual orgasm is made up of two parts: emission and ejaculation. The word emission means the sensation o... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

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