HPPD Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder, also known as HPPD, is a disorder distinguished by the continual sensory disturbances, usually visual. In this paper, we will research the disorder, exploring causes, symptoms, treatments, etc. as well as look at case studies the were done to further understand the disease. Very few people have been diagnosed with HPPD so research is limited, so this paper will act as a summary of the disorder, how it relates to visual perception and how it is often
When I was younger, I never thought that epilepsy would be part of my life. Then just last year, I had a seizure in the middle of a class. The day started out like a normal day until I collapsed unexpectedly while the teacher was trying to teach a math class in the afternoon. One minute, I was sitting in my chair, and the next…. I didn’t remember anything that had happened. I woke up in the back of an ambulance with all of my clothing shredded by the paramedics scissors. They didn’t know what was
• Mood Stabilizers – Lamictal (Lamotrigine), Depakote (Valproic Acid) and Lithobid (Lithium) to help regulate impulses. Alternative treatment – stress reduction techniques like yoga, daily meditation and deep breathing exercises. Treatment Goals The goal of therapy is about encouraging
more or less real than an hour ago, or may repeatedly check hundre... ... middle of paper ... ...he right diagnosis and treatment, they can help diminish the disorder and get their lives back. Works Cited Aliyev, N. A.Aliyev, Z. N. "Lamotrigine Outperforms Placebo In Study Of Difficult-To-Treat Depersonalization." Brown University Psychopharmacology Update 22.4 (2011): 1. MasterFILE Premier. Web. 12 Feb. 2014. CBT, combination drug therapy showing promise
The human body is by far the most advanced evolutionary development known to man. As cephalization arose, species were beginning to form brains which ultimately became the control center for everything in their body. Although humans are so advanced, there are flaws within the human genome. Understandably, every creation has some sort of flaw. Sometimes the advanced human bodies themselves are what are flawed, and in order to maintain itself, it requires helps. A possible way to help maintain themselves
Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain characterized by an enduring predisposition to generate epileptic seizures,1 and by the neurobiological, cognitive, psychological and social consequences of this condition. An epileptic seizure is a brief disturbance of consciousness, behavior, emotion, motor function, or sensation that is due to abnormal electrical discharge in the brain.2 In partial-onset epilepsy, these bursts of electrical activity are initially focused in specific areas of the brain, but may
This paper is going to discuss the condition Epilepsy. Epilepsy is defined as a disorder of the brain characterized by the recurrence of unprovoked seizures (Shorvon, 2009). Epilepsy starts in your brain, the brain is like a computer, it is made up of a mass of cells, called neurons, which connect to each other in very complicated ways (Routh, 2004). Electrical messages are constantly being passed from one neuron to another down nerves to the muscles in the body (Mair, 2004). If a person has epilepsy
Treatment for bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder is a lifelong and recurrent illness. This illness will give negative effect if not give treatment. Bipolar disorder patients will experience a life in disarray and failed to carry out their daily activities. Patients become hyperactive and irresponsible when they are at manic phase. For example, the patient more denied when they are have problem and be aggressive when what they are want, they are not get it. In depressive phase, the patient will not
In our society today mental health is very important. Mental health is generally what an individual encounters on a daily basis and how they behave towards relationships between themselves and others or between their own relationships with themselves. With horrific events happening in America today, taking care of the mentally ill is imperative. Mental health disorders do not chose certain people and do not discriminate upon age, race, sexuality etc. Many things can triggers these mental breakdowns
Other antipsychotics have been proved to be less effective or harmful. Mood stabilizers such as valproate may reduce depression and anger, lamotrigine may reduce impulsivity and anger; and topiramate may reduce impulsivity, anxiety, and anger. Benzodiazepines have been proven to be counter-productive. Only amitriptyline has been shown to be consistently effective as an
Michelle Johnson of Pioneer State Mutual Insurance Company referred this file for medical case management. Instructions were given to meet with Megan Steele and assist with coordination of appropriate and related medical care, and identify needs to facilitate recovery. INTERVIEW SETTING On 7/20/16 I met with Ms. Steele at the U of M acute rehabilitation center. Ms. Steele requires a 24/7 sitter. Her rancho level is a 3-4. I introduced myself she was pleasant. Ms. Steele did not engage in much conversation
Case Study Bipolar I Disorder can be far more distressing and difficult to manage than widely believed. A patient suffering from this disorder can be affected anywhere from completing daily activities such as concentrating on a task at hand at work or school, to something as serious as paying their rent on time. When a sufferer is experiencing a manic episode, there can be grandiose actions such as frivolous spending or gambling and other actions of grandeur which can in turn result in devastating
I have chosen to do a paper on Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar is a disorder in when a person’s mood inappropriately alternates between feelings of mania and depression. A bipolar mania is a mental illness classified by psychiatry as a mood disorder. Also individuals with bipolar disorder experience episodes of an elevated or agitated mood known as mania or hypomania, depending on the severity alternating with episodes of depression. This depression also comes with a lot of symptoms which could lead to
disorder is most effective when medication is combined with psychotherapy, and ECT as a last source Jann (2014). Pharmacologic treatments for this disorder include Lithium, as a first source which is a mood stabilizer; other mood stabilizers such as lamotrigine and valproate are effective as well (Jann, 2014). According to Jann (2014), the use of antidepressants and anticonvulsants for treating bipolar disorder are controversial due to the increased risk of the patient switching to mania. The prognosis
In her book, every patient tells a story Lisa Sanders presents a patient that sought medical help due to a medical or a surgical illness, she then described the steps taken to diagnose to patient and subsequently treat them. She goes into details about what both the doctor and the patient were thinking and their reactions to the diagnosis. She also records her different encounters with the other doctors and their opinions over the ever fading physical examinations and the new high technology testing
BENZODIAZEPINES: USE, ABUSE, WITHDRAWAL AND DEPENDENCE INTRODUCTION: Benzodiazepine is considered as a drug with high addictive potential. Dependence develops with long term use of even with therapeutic dose. As benzodiazepines are widely prescribed for various conditions, particularly insomnia and anxiety, therapeutic dose dependence are the largest category of people dependent on benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are one of the most prescribed drugs which have abuse potential. There must be special
Medication Nonadherence in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Nearly 70 percent of Americans are taking at least one prescribed medication. At least half take more than one. With one of the most frequent line of treatment for many diseases being prescribed medication, nonadherence is a very real issue for many professional nurses. There may be many reasons for patients to not adhere to their medication regime, and as part of the healthcare team, nurses need to examine these and find ways to correct it
Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition that can affect how you feel and how you act. It is a mood disorder caused by chemical imbalances in the brain that can result in extreme mood swings, from manic highs to depressive lows. Also known as manic-depressive disorders, bipolar disorder is categorized and determined as “a psychological state in which a person experiences a mood disorder causing radical alterations in their moods”. Elevated levels of either manic or depression are very common with
Contents Introduction 1 Questions: Asked when conducting an interview 1 Answers: received from the interviewees 2 Interview 1 2 Interview 2 2 Interview 3 2 Interview 4 3 Symptoms 3 Treatment 3 Causes of bipolar 4 Genes 4 Environmental Factors in Bipolar Disorder 4 Bibliography 6 Introduction Bipolar disorder can be conceptualized as parallel dysfunction in emotion-processing and emotion-regulation circuits, together with an “overactive” reward-processing circuitry, resulting
In life we all go through experiences that cause our moods to change for better or for worse. There are times that we experience degrees of great joy and happiness just as other times we experience great sadness and despair. These polar emotional opposites can be brought about by a cornucopia of circumstances such as the joy and excitement of getting married or the birth of a child to the deep sadness and grief over the loss of a loved one or one’s employment. Feelings of joy and feelings of sadness