Must a human communicate in a ‘normal’ manner? Does a human have to experience the world in the same way as other humans? Do beings need to conform to normality to be considered human? Over the past several decades our culture has been struggling to understand how the autistic individual fits into society. Because many autistic individuals do not interact or communicate in the same manner as most people, they have often been thought of and treated as non-human. However as scientific data has grown
Samantha Denise Sanchez OT 1-1 Movie Review Ma’am Anne Peggy Obre Movie Critique of “Awakenings” The Writer: Oliver Sacks The Director: Penny Marshall December 12, 1990 The movie “Awakenings” is a story about a doctor's extraordinary work in the Sixties with a group of catatonic patients he finds languishing in a Bronx hospital. Speculating that their rigidity may be akin to an extreme form of Parkinsonism, he seeks permission
Nearly 19.2 million Americans suffer from different specific phobias such as Aquaphobia. Aquaphobia is a social phobia that is defined as the persistent, unwarranted and irrational fear of water. Aquaphibians conjure up images of dying in the water, drowning, gasping for breath, or encountering eerie, unseen things such as snakes or sharks in the water. In the short story “The Isabel Fish” by Julie Orringer, one of the main characters Maddy has gained this phobia of water due to her car accident
While OCD and PTSD share some characteristics, they have a number of differences and therefore their treatments have unique features to address these differences. Imaginal exposure therapy is often employed in treating individuals with PTSD; patients expose details of the trauma and their emotions associated with it, working through them systematically (Monson et al., 2007). In order to establish imaginal exposure effectively, therapists must encourage their clients to create a description of the
In severe cases there are many antidepressant medications that can be used to treat OCD, such as clomipramine, fluoxetine, paroxetine, or sertraline. However, these medications do take 6-8 weeks to show or help with any improvement. The aim of that type of treatment is to cure the condition. Obsessive compulsive disorder, treatment doesn’t always have a cure, however it can
Likewise, GAD has its own unique causes that differ from both OCD and PTSD. Barlow and his colleagues (2014) provide recent twin studies, which express findings concerning GAD and its genetic influences. Observing these genetic impacts were Kendler and his colleagues, they found that the risk for developing GAD was slightly greater for monozygotic twins compared to zygotic twins supporting that notion that GAD has genetic predispositions. Future investigation expressed the tendency to become anxious
This paper is going to evaluate the life of Ricky Williams. In detail, this paper is going to discuss his personal information from childhood to NFL superstar. Along his life journey, we will dissect his many on the field achievements while battling his personal demons off the field, drug abuse and mental health issues. Personal Information and Biography. Errick Lynne “Ricky” Williams Jr. was born on May 21, 1977 in San Diego, California. Recognized as Ricky Williams, Ricky is a retired NFL running
Dysthymic Depression Dysthymic depression is a mild case of depression that last for a long time. It usually last up to two years, but it can last longer than that. Any type of depression can have some type of interference with the person’s ability to function properly in normal daily living activities. Contributing Risk Factors • Major stress stressors • Chronic illness • Medication • Relationships • Work issues • Abnormal brain circuits Signs and Symptoms Physical • Weight gain • Weight loss •
Medications- Many of those who suffer from PTSD also struggle with depression and/or anxiety. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) can help with these side effects. Many of these medications include citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozaz), paroxetine (Paxil), Sertraline (Zoloft). Group therapy- Is a therapy type where many members from a community gather and discuss their traumas and how they each cope with PTSD. This can help patients feel more comfortable knowing they are not alone and help
Patient admits to taking paroxetine (Paxil) in the past for her depression but has not been taking any anti-depressants as of recent. Patient said she stop taking the medication when she felt better and did not feel she had any further use for it. FAMILY HISTORY Patient reports
medication that was found was over the sleeping aid and pain relief, naproxen was also found which is anti-inflammatory. Prescribed medication Clonazepam which can treat seizures, panic disorders, and anxiety. The medication that caught my attention was Paroxetine which treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PMDD, and post partum depression. Within those prescribed medications there were also general sleeping aids and anxiety
1. Kress, V. E., Stargell, N. A., Zoldan, C. A., & Paylo, M. J. (2016). Hoarding Disorder: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment. Journal Of Counseling & Development, 94(1), 83-90. (a) Characteristics include the urge to acquire items and save these objects. Individuals have a difficult time discarding these items despite their value. These objects can be inanimate or animate objects such as newspapers or animals. These symptoms can lead to significant distress or impairment. The DSM-% states that
Some Psychiatrists will use SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) such as Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, and Sertraline. Sometimes some use a medication prescribed for seizures and migraines called Topiramate. The subject has to make sure to take medication at the same time daily without skipping doses. “Other specialists use Cognitive Behavior Therapy
express emotions in a nonjudgmental and safe environment. Medications – there is no specific medication to treat this condition. • Antidepressants – Remeron (Mirtazapine), Cymbalta (Duloxetine), Nardil (Phenelzine), Prozac (Fluoxetine), Paxil (Paroxetine) and Anafranil (Clomipramine). • Anti-Anxiety – Valium (Diazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam), Atarax (Hydroxyzine), BuSpar (Buspirone), Librium (Chlordiazepoxide). • Depressants – Atropen (Atropine), Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine), Soma
Re experiencing symptoms are symptoms that involve reliving the traumatic event that has happened to them. Some medications that help people with ptsd are fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil). These medications can help intrusion which is nightmares, unwanted thoughts, and flashbacks. It helps avoidance, which is like avoiding conversations and places that give you that traumatic memory. Last it changes the mood people are in
Antidepressants used for BMS treatment are broadly classified into tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, imipramine, desimipramine, clomipramine, doxepin) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline) and atypical antidepressants (trazodone).[32]Amitriptyline exerts its antidepressant action by blocking the neuronal reuptake of noradrenaline and serotonin. But due to its anticholinergic it may cause delirium in elderly patients.
The four types of antidepressant medications that are the most common. These medications are Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), as Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs), Atypical Antidepressants, and Tricyclic Antidepressants. Each has similar side effects, while others have different effects on the human body. The first main type of antidepressant is Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) which job is to ease depression by affecting the chemical messengers, which are used to
not successful. Over the last twenty-five years, cognitive-behavioral therapy mixed with exposure therapy has been proven effective. Yet, for those that therapy alone cannot heal, normally are put on an antidepressant medication like Sertraline or Paroxetine. These medications are believed to be able to increase the number of new neurons in the brain and block the conflicting feelings caused by
The film that this student chose to watch is Matchstick Men. Roy Waller, a middle aged Caucasian male, is the main character of the movie. Roy displays symptoms consistent with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, which is defined in the DSM-5 as the “presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both” (Desk Reference, 2013). This paper will discuss treatment options for Roy and how his strengths and resources can be utilized to help him manage this disorder. The paper will further discuss possible barriers
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that develops after a person experiences or witnesses a terrifying event he/she perceives as life-threatening (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder). This can be something like a serious car accident, sudden loss of someone close, or sexual assault. For some people, the symptoms will go away over time. For others they will strengthen and progress until the person cannot live a normal life (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder). For many in the 1960s and