Pyschological and Neurological System and Disorders
Neurological System and Disorders
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Autonomic Nervous System
EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBEMS
Our nervous system is an intricate network of specialized tissue that is responsible for our impulses, emotions, sensations, thoughts and actions as well as control of the metabolic functions of living. The basic element of the nervous system is the neuron, or nerve cell. Individual nerurons are among the largest cells in the body.
The central nervous system consist of the brain and spinal cord. An adult brain weights more than three pounds and consist of billions of innerconnected nerve cells. They are protected and cushioned by seven layers of tissue and spinal fluid. All our actions, sensations and thoughts whether awake or asleep are mediated by the brain.
The peripheral nervous system includes the cranial nerves (those that branch directly from the brain) and spinal nerves (those that branch from the spinal cord). These nerves convey sensory nessages to the central nervous system from receptor cells in the body. And carry motor impulses from CNS to the muscles and glands that can act on impulse.
The autonomic nervous system is a subsidiary system that governs all functions not subject to willful control, such as gland secretion, It controls the heart, lungs and digestive tract.
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Alzheimer Disease (see special page_
Epilepsy (seizure disorder)
Tremors
Parkinson's Disease
Strokes (see special page)
Multiple Sclerosis
Migraine/headaches
*Material contained herein is intended for general information and is not intented to replace your Doctor, Pharmacist or Health Care Provider
Psychological Disorders
Psychological Problems
Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Anyone at any time can develop an emotional problem. You begin to feel sad, angry, alone or just flustrated by life. You lose sleep, or become irritable. Sometimes talking to someone you are close to helps but you may be suffering from something more than an emotional upset and need professional help.
WHAT CAUSES DEPRESSION
There is not just one cause of depression. It is a complex disease that can occur as a result of a multitute of different factors. Family history of depression, Grief from a loss of a loved one, personal disputs, physical or emotional abuse, But it can also be caused by bipolar or unipolar disorders or chemical imbalance.
BIOLOGY vs EMOTIONAL
There is absolute proof that people suffering from depressin have chains in their brains compared to people who do not suffer from depression. The hippocampus, a small part of the brain that is vital to the storage of memories, is 9-13% smaller in women with a history of depression than in those who have never been depressed. A smaller hippocampus has fewer serotonin receptors. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter - a chemical messenger that allows communication between nerves in the brain and the body. It is not known why the hippocampus is smaller but cortisol (a stress hormone that is important to normal function of the hippocampus) is produced in excess in depressed people.
Depression is a complex illness with many contributing factors but with better understanding DOCTORS are better able to diagnose and prescribe more effective treatments. Those with chemical imbalance will need treatment for life.
TYPES OF DEPRESSION
Major Depressive Disorders
An individual with major depression, a major depressive disorder, feels a profound and constant sense of hopelessness and dispair. It is marked by a combination of symptoms that interfere with the ability to work, study, sleep, eat and enjoy pleasureable activities. Most require continually medication.
Dysthymia
Dysthymia sometimes referred as chronic depression, is a less severe form of depression. Those who suffer from it are usually able to function normally with medication but seem consistently unhappy.
Seasonal Affective Disorders
This, like the name are seasonal or depression that occurs same time of the year, But it is more than just "the winter blues" or "cabin fever". People who suffer from SAD have sadness, anxiety, irritability, and loss of interest in normal activity. Their are medicatiions to help you.
PSYCHOTIC Depression
In addition to depression feelings, one is often pyschosi-- like hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't there) or delusions (irrational thoughts and fears). However those with psychotic depression are usually aware that those thoughts are not true and there are treatments available.
Bipolar Depression
People with bipolar disorders or "manic-depressive" (manic describes periods when you feel overly exited and confident. These feeling can quickly turn to confuson, irritabily, anger and even rage. Depressive (describes the periods when you feel very sad or depressed). Because of the highs and lows-- or two poles of mood--the condition is referred to as "bipolar"depression. In between episodes of mood swinge, you may experience normal moods. Bipolar disorders are a long-term illness that requires management throughtout your life.
OTHER EMOTIONAL DISORDERS
Anxiety Disorder
Almost everyone gets anxious. We feel nervous before a test or major event in our lives. While other's let anxiety interfer with their daily function. Actually genuine anxiety is not marked by anxiety but by outright fear chacterized by shakiness, trembling, aching muscles, sweats, dizziness, pounding heart, dry mouth and a lump in the throat.
Panic Disorders
A panic attack is a very frightening experience. You feel overcome wiith feeling of intense fear and foreboding. Fear being watched, feeling of being frozen to the spot or unable to move. One can begin to shake, sweat, gasp for air as feel sure you are having a heart attack or are going to die. All of a sudden these feeling disappear and
do not return for weeks. See your Doctor.
Obsessive -Compulsive Disorder
Stress Disorders.
Generalized Symptoms
Feel empty, sad |hopeless |guilty |worthless |helpless
Cry often |Lose interest in things you usually enjoy
Unable to think clearly, make decision, remember things |Sleep poorly
Lose or gain weight | Have low energy | Have headaches, stomaches and other pains | Become focused on death
General Information
Generally those with depression need diagnosis and treatment. They can be treated with a combination of Psychotheerapy and drugs. Many of the medication have serious side effects.
You should know your illness and know your medication. Follow your DOCTOR and PHARMACIST advice, read all medicine inserts, space them appropriately to advoid over medicating yourself and adding to side effect.
*Materials contained herein is intended for general information only and are not intented to replace your Doctor, Pharmacist or Health Care Provider*
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