When the term, “illness” arises, the initial thought that comes to mind are ones such as the flu, colds, or even fatal sicknesses including cholera. While these are all indeed diseases, they also affect a variety of the body and in this case, normal cognitive function. According to triadmentalhealth.org, there are over “200 classified forms of mental illness” with one in four adults suffering with a diagnosable condition within the United States. Such conditions include Tourette’s Syndrome, Coprolalia, Schizophrenia, Paris Syndrome, and Exploding Head Syndrome. These forms of psychological disorders have the full capability to drastically alter a patient’s way of living, however it is important to know that those affected are never less significant
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Georges Gilles de Tourette, who first described the condition in an 86-year-old French noblewoman. Tics are brief, they involve a limited number of muscle groups that can result in head, neck, or shoulder jerking, facial grimacing, grunting, barking, and complex tics include hopping, jumping, twisting, touching items and punching one’s self in the face. It is crucial to keep in mind that these movements are involuntary even if they look purposeful, as the sufferer has no control over when they happen or how often, even though they are able to restrain these to some extent but not for very long. It is described to feel as if tension is building up within the specific muscle, and it eventually comes to the point where the person must relieve this tic in order to prevent further discomfort. The cause for Tourette’s is unknown, however research has pointed towards abnormalities in certain brain parts including basal ganglia, frontal lobes, cortex, and neurotransmitters which are responsible for nerve cell communication. Associated behaviors of those affected can involve symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and depression. Treatment usually entails prescribed medication and psychological therapy, although most patients learn to cope …show more content…
It affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts, they may have great difficulty expressing even the most basic of emotions in social situations. Symptoms usually entail hearing or seeing something that isn’t there, the constant feeling of being watched, odd or nonsensical way of speaking or writing, bizarre behavior, indifference or lack of empathy, or irrational, angry, or fearful responses to loved ones. Hallucinations and delusions typically begin occurring around the ages of 16-30, and it is important to remember that the vast majority of affected patients are not violent. While the exact causes of this severe disorder are not known, research tends to consistently lean towards three major factors: genes (heredity), environment, and the imbalance of brain chemicals, specifically serotonin and dopamine, which cause the patient to become overwhelmed or overact to sensory information. Schizophrenia affects about 1% of Americans, both males and females equally, and prescribed medication and therapy are utilized to tame this chronic illness although it is
Georges Gilles de Tourette, who first described the condition in an 86-year-old French noblewoman. Tics are brief, they involve a limited number of muscle groups that can result in head, neck, or shoulder jerking, facial grimacing, grunting, barking, and complex tics include hopping, jumping, twisting, touching items and punching one’s self in the face. It is crucial to keep in mind that these movements are involuntary even if they look purposeful, as the sufferer has no control over when they happen or how often, even though they are able to restrain these to some extent but not for very long. It is described to feel as if tension is building up within the specific muscle, and it eventually comes to the point where the person must relieve this tic in order to prevent further discomfort. The cause for Tourette’s is unknown, however research has pointed towards abnormalities in certain brain parts including basal ganglia, frontal lobes, cortex, and neurotransmitters which are responsible for nerve cell communication. Associated behaviors of those affected can involve symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and depression. Treatment usually entails prescribed medication and psychological therapy, although most patients learn to cope …show more content…
It affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts, they may have great difficulty expressing even the most basic of emotions in social situations. Symptoms usually entail hearing or seeing something that isn’t there, the constant feeling of being watched, odd or nonsensical way of speaking or writing, bizarre behavior, indifference or lack of empathy, or irrational, angry, or fearful responses to loved ones. Hallucinations and delusions typically begin occurring around the ages of 16-30, and it is important to remember that the vast majority of affected patients are not violent. While the exact causes of this severe disorder are not known, research tends to consistently lean towards three major factors: genes (heredity), environment, and the imbalance of brain chemicals, specifically serotonin and dopamine, which cause the patient to become overwhelmed or overact to sensory information. Schizophrenia affects about 1% of Americans, both males and females equally, and prescribed medication and therapy are utilized to tame this chronic illness although it is