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In the novel Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, we see many colorful characters roaming about the streets of old England. One character in the book however, was named Miss.Havisham and, although she is a fictional character, the way she is portrayed, in real life she would be diagnosed with a few mental disorders, such as, Major Depression, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Miss.Havisham is suffering from depression. Miss.Havisham is filled…

depression. Your doctor may first recommend to go there therapy first before going on medication. For some people just having moral support can help them a lot. For others there is some antidepressant that can help. The most common antidepressants are, Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, and Sertraline.(MacGill)These medicine typically take four to six week before you well notice a change. Since everybody is different a medicine that worked on your friend may not work…

Huntington disease What is Huntington disease? Huntington disease is an inherited neurologic disorder characterized by progressive neurodegeneration resulting in abnormal movements (chorea), sustained postures (dystonia), psychiatric symptoms, and dementia. The condition most frequently affects individuals during mid-life, but patients range from childhood to age 80. Symptoms are typically insidious – they come about slowly and progressively. Chorea is described as a dance-like, rapid,…

Area of Study 3 – Investigating an Issue • How is Huntington’s Disease inherited and what are the consequences and treatments for this genetic disorder? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Huntington’s Disease is a specific neurological condition that affects the brain and nervous system. This specific disease is inherited by an autosomal dominant pattern meaning a single copy of the altered gene in each cell may cause the…

Abreaction by: Kimberly J. Hands are tied, twisted mercilessly. Tighter and tighter, The blood locked out, Cold locked in… (Cohen, Giller & W., 1987). Many people that experience DID become suicidal, not only because of the condition but also due to the constant scrutiny they sometimes receive from the media, family and friends (Cohen, Giller & W., 1987). In 1977, Caroline Sizemore had developed 22 personalities, but only three could exists at any given time- for any other personality to…

The purpose of this research is intended for anyone who wants to know more about antidepressants. It discusses the how they work, why they are prescribed, their effects and their side effects and alternative treatments. If your questions are not answered in this brochure, I include references and other sources of information at the end of this research. At points where there is disagreement, we reference to other publications that allow you to explore these issues. These points include the…

Depression. It’s an overused term. People toss it around as if it’s a football; yet they don’t know the true meaning of it. So what is depression? First off, depression has got nothing at all to do with life. That may confuse you, but let me explain. On your life journey, there is sadness, there is pain, and there is sorrow. All of these in which their right time and season are normal. Depression is an altogether different zone because it’s an empty hole. There’s nothing there. It’s a complete…

Have you ever loved one diagnosed with hoarding disorder? A mother describes a situation with her son having a small Christmas tree set up in his bedroom, and his sister and brother in law visiting while eating off dinner trays in his room. (BÜScher, 2013). The family formed a sanctuary amongst the clutter, to savor the moment. Hoarding disorder develops into a manifestation of possessions causing conflict amongst the living area. The individual suffering from the hoarding disorder commonly…

Depression Depression is something nobody chooses to experience; it just happens. Depression is the feeling of being sad or not worthy. Everyone at some point in life will experience depression without being aware. Depression constantly disrupts the person’s everyday life. It tends to cause pain for the individual and those who surround him or her such as family and friends. It is very common, but at the same time, depression is critical. No person should ever ignore this illness. People today…

The most common mental illness in the United States are anxiety disorders. Anxiety Disorders is a health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one’s daily activities. This disorder has affected forty million adults in the U.S. age eighteen and older. Sadly, people who are affected with an anxiety disorder suffer with symptoms like jumpiness, trembling, hyperactivity, dizziness, racing heart, apprehensive expectations and thoughts…