In America today, one of our main life goals is to marry the person we fall in love with, live happily ever after, and skip gleefully away to live the American dream. In most cases, after marriage then comes children which starts a family. This has been a part of human nature since the beginning. Marriage and family are the backbone of our culture. Families need each other for support, dependence, learning, love, encouragement, and ultimately survival. Parents are the ones that supply these needs, meanwhile supplying their own needs by depending on each other for love and support. Only the two of them can give this support because of what they are to each other, husband and wife. When two people get married, they are obviously in love and feel that they want to spend the rest of their lives with each other. They make the ultimate commitment to love one another and one another only, forsaking all others til death do they part.
So if this is such an important part of our culture and we have such high goals to get married, then why do 40% of marriages end in divorce? Why does America have the highest divorce rate in the world? What makes couple who previously had fallen madly in love fall out of love and into divorce? What are the main causes of divorce and what are some of the warning signs that you, if you are married or soon to be married should be award of if you do not want your marriage to fail and become one of the statistics?
There are many reasons people divorce and there are always very unique circumstances around certain divorces. According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census taken in 1992, younger people are marrying for the first time and only about 50-60% of these couples? marriages are surviving. That...
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... of Denver and PREP Inc. Adults and children are at increased risk for mental and physical problems due to marital distress and divorce. Marital problems are associated with decreased work productivity, especially for men. Married men and women in all age groups are less likely to be limited in activity due to illness than single, separated, or divorced individuals (National Center for Health Statistics, 1997). Also children living with a single parent or adult report a higher percentage of activity limitation and higher rates of disability. They are also more likely to be in poorer health than children who do not come from a divorced family. Think about this before you untie the knot. The dangers that financial problems, lack of communication, and failure to work together as a team can impose on your marriage or future marriage can have devastating effects.
When you think about family, what is the first thing that comes to mind? If you only thought about your parents or close relatives then you may have been caught in an “individual vs. family” paradox. Nearly every culture considers family important, but “many Americans have never even met all of their cousins” (Holmes & Holmes, 2002, p.19). We say we are family oriented, but not caring to meet all of our extended family seems to contradict that. Individual freedoms, accomplishments, and goals are all American ideals that push the idea of individualism. What's important to note is that family or even the concept of family itself doesn't appear in any of those ideals. Holmes and Holmes (2002), observed that “The family reunions of yesterday are now rare, and when they occur they are often a source of stress.” (p. 19) That quote solidifies one reason why family interaction today is : it's just too stressful, so we avoid it. Where does marriage fit into our culture of individuals? Marriage itself may be less of a family unifying event than a way for two individuals to obtain personal happiness; the climbing divorce rate alone seems to suggest the devaluation of commitment in a relationship. Likewise, the Holmes and Holmes (2002) state “marriage is in effect a continuation of courtship” (p. 19) In my opinion, I would have to agree with the authors on family and marriage, considering the above-stated facts and trends. If we, as a nation, can place the individual so far above our own relatives, are we not creating a future of selfishness?
Epilepsy is a disorder regarded as by recurring seizures (also known as “seizure disorder). About 3 million Americans have epilepsy. In about 70% of people with epilepsy, the cause is not known. In the remaining 30%, the most common causes are head trauma, brain tumor, lead poisoning, infection of brain tissue or heredity. Dae Shaun who has epilepsy is one of these cases and the cause for his epilepsy is head trauma. It is one of kinds of brain injury caused by trauma.
Divorce can be caused by problems such as drugs, adultery, abuse, and money. The United States is a fast-paced country with little to no time to spend on the basic family values it was founded upon. Jobs are more demanding, kids are spending most of their time with people other than their parents, and the economy drains marriages by causing worry and stress. The foundation upon which marriage was built has been shaken.
This paper is on epilepsy and seizures. The human brain is the source of all human epilepsy. (Steven C. Schachter, Patricia O. Shafer, Joseph I. Sirven, 2013) What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is sometimes referred to a seizure disorder, though not all seizures are related to epilepsy. According to the website Stony Brook Medicine, the reason a seizure occurs is because of an unexpected surge of electrical activity in the brain. (Stony Brook Medicine, 2014) Due to the overloading of electrical activity, it causes short-lived disturbance in the messaging system between the brain cells. The word epilepsy approaches from a Greek word 'epi' signifying 'upon or above' and the Greek word 'Laptos' meaning 'seizure'. The roots we have the Greek word epilepsia and epilepsies. (Seth Statler) Epilepsy also means that a person has had repeated seizures. A single seizure does not mean they have epilepsy. Therefore epilepsy can be defined as more than one seizure. In America, more than three million Americans are affected with epilepsy and seizures, with almost 200,000 new cases diagnosed annually. (Stony Brook Medicine, 2014) Epilepsy is not a disease but a disorder of the central nervous system specifically the brain.
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system. Epilepsy can affect people in multiple different ways. There are many different seizures that you can get from epilepsy. Seizures are classified in two different groups, generalized seizures and focal seizures. Generalized seizures affect both sides of the brain, focal seizures only affect one side of the brain. Generalized seizures include absence seizures which can sometimes cause rapid blinking or staring at random places. Also tonic-clonic seizures
Not everyone who has a seizure has epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Unprovoked means that there is no immediate cause for the seizure, such as a fever, an infection of the brain, or head trauma. Nearly 10 percent of people will have a seizure during their lifetime; most of these are provoked seizures during an acute illness or condition. These people may never have epilepsy. There are two types of seizures people can have. One is partial seizure or focal they begin in one part of the brain. They cause varied symptoms auras which is a funny feeling in your stomach, staring, chewing, lip smacking, shaking, or stiffness in parts of the body. Generalized seizures are when the entire brain is effected. This causes loss consciousness. One type is grand mal is when the body stiffens and jerks. Another type is petit mal, which is momentary loss of consciousness without abnormal body movement. Some factors of this are infections of the brain this includes meningitis, encephalitis, and brain abscess. Strokes are also a risk of epilepsy. Also alcohol can cause seizures for heavy drinkers when they stop drinking abruptly (withdrawal seizures) and also have a good chance of epilepsy. Epilepsy can also cause brain tumors usually they are slow growing and don't affect them for years. Some other factors that cause epilepsy is age the risk of seizures is higher in young children. Also gender epilepsy is higher in males than in females. The most common treatment for epilepsy is the daily use of anticonvulsant or antiepilectic drugs to prevent seizures. These medications act on brain signals to limit hyperexcitability. While medications do not cure epilepsy, they allow many people to live normal, active lives. Other treatments are vagus nerve stimulation this treatment involves electronic stimulation of the brain using an implanted device like a pacemaker. Another is epilepsy surgery this is when a part of the brain that is causing the seizures is removed so that it prevents it from spreading to anther part of the brain.
Sociological Analysis of Divorce as a Social Problem and Proposed Solutions Every year approximately 2.4 million marriages occur. Out of those,2.1 millionwill file for divorce in the United States. These marriage and divorce rates have significantly increased since the years past(Coltrane and Adams, 364).According to Schoen, in the 1950’s, 15 out of 1,000 marriages ended in divorce. In the 1970’s, the rates of divorcedoubled,increasing to 40 per 1,000 marriages. Currently, the rate of marriages resulting in divorce remains the same.
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of convulsions and sometimes associated with loss of consciousness. Four years ago, I decided to take my girls to Cameroon (country located in Central Africa) where I was born and raised. just after the landing, the lady who was sitting right in front of us with a child (approximately 2 years old) started screaming HELP, HELP. At the minute I looked at that child, I figured out that there was something going on with him. The mother was hysterical seeing her little one going through all these jerking movements. And I said to myself what next? It was my first time experiencing something like that. I went and grabbed the child, took him to the nearest exit door (to
impact daily life. Epilepsy is a disorder that may be a burden, but one that can be treated and one
There are many people around the world who struggle with seizure; an estimated 3 million in the United States and 65 million people worldwide. Seizure is an attack that occurs in the brain when the electrical activity is abnormal. It can be a very scary situation because most of the patients don’t see it coming. It’s possible for it to occur at any place and at any time and the only thing to do is to hope that it doesn’t happen while the person is driving or in the shower or simply being alone at home. It’s not easy for the family and friends that have to watch and go through the process of seeing someone having a seizure, it’s not a pretty scene and it can affect the people around greatly. Sometimes people are born with this neurological disorder
The symptoms of Epilepsy can be mild or extreme. Because Epilepsy has to do with the activity in the brain, seizures can affect anything that your brain coordinates. Some symptoms of someone having a seizure
The seizures happen when clusters of nerve cells in the brain send out the wrong signals. These electrical disruptions can cause a range of symptoms. Some people stare off into space, some make jerky movements, while others lose consciousness. When a person has two or more seizures, they are considered to have epilepsy. There are many possible causes of epilepsy, including an imbalance of nerve-signalling chemicals called neurotransmitters, tumours, strokes, and brain damage from illness or injury. A seizure happens when a part of the brain has a burst of abnormal electrical signals that temporarily interrupt normal electrical brain
Epilepsy is a serious neurological condition that affects over 50 million people worldwide. It is a chronic disorder that is characterized by recurring seizures and sudden changes in electrical brain function. Epilepsy is defined by Goodman as “a chronic disorder of various causes characterized by recurrent seizures. According to the Epilepsy Foundation , epilepsy is the fourth most common neurologic disease in the immediately after Alzheimer’s disease and cerebrovascular accident. Epilepsy is characterized by seizures but the presence of seizures is not always indicative of a diagnosis of epilepsy. This disorder is more common in the very young and the elderly but it affects every one of all ages and all walks of life.
Around 1970, a research established four general classes according to the type of seizure. I learned that medication can be dependent on whether the person is either a morning-type person or an evening-type person. Because medication is very time sensitive and altering, it can have a huge impact on an epileptic person’s behavior. For example, medication being given to an evening-type person can lead to sleep deprivation because of their morning responsibilities. This deprivation also leads to the person having less control over their seizures. I also learned the brief history of epilepsy. The Mayans found that epilepsy was one of the illnesses people would be cursed with, and so they would cure people with a magic spell. The Aztec and The Incas would use botany medicine to naturally cure their people. It is interesting knowing how different cultures would find their own way to diagnose and cure those with epilepsy. Also, it is amusing to know that individuals with epilepsy were extremely discriminated. These people would be denied their rights throughout ages, which also included their education and work training as well. For those who have epilepsy, life expectancy is lowered with the mortality rate of 2 to 4 times compared to a regular
Epilepsy a disorder of the brain which is characterized by an enduring predisposition to generate seizures and by its neurobiological, cognitive, psychological, and social consequences (Nandanavana et al., 2014). Epilepsy is the second most common and frequently encountered neurological condition that imposes heavy burden on individuals, families, and also on healthcare systems (Senthil Amudhan et al., 2015). International League against Epilepsy (ILAE 1993) defined Epilepsy a condition characterized by recurrent (two or more) epileptic seizures, unprovoked by any immediate identified cause (Hauser et al., 1975). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), of the 50 million people with epilepsy worldwide,