Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

Constantly cleaning everything in sight, and scrubbing your body clean till you start to bleed is a sign of a physiological disorder that can and should be diagnosed before it’s too late. People handle messes and disorganization in different ways, some could care less, and on the other hand, some get completely disoriented and have to clean everything in sight. Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD is more than just cleaning; it has to do with your brain constantly performing acts unintentionally…

Part 1: adverse reactions 1.1 Introduction (QT prolongation) The toxicity of antipsychotic drugs is considered a good example of specific gender differences in Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) in a dose-dependent manner [1]. This adverse effect is induced cardiac arrhythmia known as torsade de pointes (TdP) (delay of cardiac repolarization), are associated with the following drugs such as; chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, pimozide and thioridazone, which increase the risk of QT prolongation. It…

Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) is a disorder that is defined by the general need for perfection and utmost control in every aspect of one’s life. Despite the fact that it is the most prevalent disorder in the USA, not much is known about its specifics in treatment or symptoms. As a result, many articles, prevalently Wikipedia, often make assumptions and misconceptions about OCPD, which leads to the distribution of incorrect information; this results in the requirement of…

Depression is marketed as a biological illness. Biotechnical treatments in the form of antidepressants, are sold to consumers as an appropriate remedy to the issue. Scientific literature encourages consumers to self-scrutinize common behavioural and mood distresses, and treat them with the appropriate remedy. Antidepressant medications and psychotherapy are two treatment choices for depression. Consumer awareness concerning antidepressant medications is established through pharmaceutical…

Introduction & Hypothesis Bagcioglu, E., Altunoluk, B., Bez, Y., Soylemez, H., Asik, A., & Emul, M. (2012) note that premature ejaculation (PD) and erectile dysfunction (ED) have been related to anxiety. Bagcioglu et al. hypothesized patients with premature ejaculation (PE) or erectile dysfunction (ED) would develop and endorse a distorted metacognitive function causing PE or ED. It was also hypothesized that patients may ejaculate faster or have impaired erection due to preoccupation with…

The main psychological treatment for OCD is exposure and ritual prevention (ERP) (Dozois, J.A., D., 2014). Cognitive therapy and ERP have both proven to be effective in therapy outcome trials. Medications, specifically serotonin reuptake inhibitors have proven to be an effective course of treatment. However, a combination of these treatment options are often the best course of action for individuals who are diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive…

DSM-V is a useful tool that helps to understand and treat Scott’s condition. DSM-5 defines OCD by the presence of both obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are recurrent, unwanted thoughts and impulses. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that individuals perform in response to obsessions (DSM-5, 2013). Scott has an obsession as he experiences recurrent and unwanted thoughts of being infected with germs that causes him to feel stressed. Likewise, he attempts to suppress these…

Depression is a serious chronic mental condition which the elderly report and it places a great burden on their families, health care system, and those specific individuals respectively. (Heeyoung, L., Jung-Ah, L., Brar, J. S., Rush, E. B., & Jolley, C. J. 2014, pg.1) On the other hand, physical activity may be beneficial in providing any sort of relief against depression. This article focuses on the relationship between depressive symptoms and physical activity with the exception of demographic…

Amanda Seyfried once said. “It's sad, actually, because my anxiety keeps me from enjoying things as much as I should at this age.” Anxiety affects 18% of the population, that’s nearly 40 million people ages 18 years and up in the U.S. alone. It affects people mentally and physically, as well as leaving huge impacts on relationships, but how can it be fixed? A little anxiety in life is completely normal but when the anxiety starts to become debilitating it’s time to see a doctor. Anxiety is now…

According to Anxiety Disorders (n.d.) 40 million American adults who are 18 years and older suffer from the affects of anxiety (p. 1). Anxiety is defined in many ways regarding each type, there are multiple types, and there is treatment for every type of anxiety disorder. There are many types of anxiety and each type of anxiety has its own individual definition. The article Anxiety (n.d.) states “anxiety disorders involve repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or…