The homeopathic medications prescribed as treatment of bipolar disorder vary depending on whether the disease has affected a teen, a child, a man or woman. The symptoms of the disorder are also taken into consideration while prescribing homeopathic medications. Below, we have discussed the homeopathic remedies that are commonly prescribed to patients with bipolar disorder. Platinum Metallicum: This medication is prescribed to bipolar disorder patients experiencing signs like impaired thinking, indifference, apathy, crying and weeping. The other indicators of use of Platinum Metallicum for treatment of bipolar disorder are twitching eyelids, continuous buzzing noises and headaches. Agaricus Muscarius: This remedy is only recommended to individuals experiencing several bipolar disorder signs, especially symptoms like confusion, severe depression, lack of interest in work, languor and reading difficulty. Bipolar disorder patients treated with Agaricus Muscarius also have unnatural hunger  [...]

Antisocial personality disorder, which is commonly referred to as its short form APD is defined as a chronic mental disorder marked by showcasing of destructive or abnormal behaviors towards others. An individual with APD always aims at manipulating, exploiting and violating right of people around him; they often do so by committing some form of crime. More severe form of APD is termed as: dissocial personality disorders, psychopathy or sociopathic personality disorders. Why does an individual develop APD? The exact causes of this mental health problem are not known as there’s no genetic, laboratory or blood tests that can be used for diagnosis of the condition. Individuals with alcoholic parents, parents suffering from APD, sexually or physically abusive parents or parents not providing steady discipline are susceptible towards developing APD. There are also instances when an undiagnosed neurological disorder has lead to occurrence of antisocial personality disorder. Incidence of APD  [...]

Atypical depression is basically a type of depression, which is characterized by more severe symptoms that can be debilitating. With symptoms like rapid weight gain, anxiety and excessive sleep, atypical depression patients often feel better for a short time when they are in a positive state of mind, but there are some common conditions like excessive sleep, heaviness of limbs, overeating and sensitivity to emotional issues like rejection. Atypical depression happens to be the most commonly affection subtype of depression today. It is commonly seen in women than in men, and it onsets at the early stages of life, such as teenage. This is one mental disorder that is genetically inherited by patients. It can cause functional impairment and is often the result of other mental disorders, such as avoidant personality disorder, social phobia or similar other mental illnesses. Patients with atypical depression usually show similar symptoms as that of depression, like sadness, isolation and anguish.  [...]

The rate of domestic violence is increasing significantly all over the world. The worst effects of domestic violence are seen in children. In this article, we’ll be discussing about the most frequently seen effects of domestic violence on emotional health of children: Anxiety: Children witnessing domestic violence are more susceptible towards developing anxiety issues compare to children who do not have any such experience. This anxiety may take the shape of fear as the child grows in age and might also make the children extremely violent. These children often feel the anxiety of being left out by the parents. Anxiety caused by domestic violence might also lead to occurrence of panic disorder. Decreased self-esteem: Children experiencing or witnessing domestic violence are likely to develop low self-esteem. This often occurs when the child get abused by his loved ones or see his loved ones get abused. The violence causing low self-esteem in children might or might not be directed to  [...]

Below, we have discussed the early signs of schizophrenia: Emotional signs: The common emotional signs of schizophrenia are delusions and hallucinations. However, before experiencing these signs, the patient with schizophrenia might develop emotional signs like lack of happiness, sorrow and other feelings. During the initial phase, these emotional symptoms might indicate that the patient is a victim of depression. The schizophrenic individual may start isolating himself from family members and friends, react indifferently on important dates like birthdays and anniversaries and stop taking part in events that he once used to cherish for instance going for long drives, golfing etc during weekends. During the initial stage of schizophrenia, the affected individual goes through dramatic mood changes; he may appear to be irritable, get involved in arguments with loved ones and coworkers easily, experience suicidal thoughts and anxiety etc. Physical signs: Some of the common signs of schizophrenia  [...]

The body of a new mother experiences hormonal shifts. Besides this, the new mother also get introduced a number of new duties and responsibilities like taking care of newborn. These sudden changes in a woman’s life might lead to a condition known as ‘baby blues’. The currently available statistics show that 50-75% of the new mothers experience signs of depression, which can be indicators of baby blues. Baby blues can be described as a mild form of postpartum depression. Unlike postpartum depression, which might bother the new mothers for months and even years, baby blues symptoms disappear quickly. The common signs of baby blues are: Mood swings: Mood swing episodes occurring within 1 or 2 days of childbirth are often signs of baby blues. A new mother might get excited thinking about the birth of the baby and immediately get sad thinking about her increased responsibility. According to psychologists, this occurs due to alteration in production of certain brain chemicals. To make sure  [...]

As the fetus continues to grow in the uterus of a woman, she starts experiencing several emotional changes along with the obvious changes in the shape of her body.  Pregnant women often suffer from fears due to a number of reasons, which disturbs their emotional health significantly. The most common fears experienced by pregnant women are due to: Fears about giving birth to the child. Chances of having a miscarriage. Women often worry thinking whether the baby will born safely. Anxiety about the health of the baby as well as her own health. Coping with labor pain. Increase in financial pressures due in increase in the number of members in her family. Career conflict. A large section of pregnant women tent to suffer from fear of being rejected by their partners as they lose their normal body shape during pregnancy. The above thoughts may result in emotional feeling like confusion, depression, mood swings, impatience, worry and fear, anxiety, stress, nervousness, irritation, anger, loneliness,  [...]

Social phobia (social anxiety disorder) entails acute fears of particular social scenarios – petrified of scrutiny, judgement or embarrassment in public. These are some of the plethora of triggering factors of social phobia and though one might feel as though one is the sole one with this issue, social phobia is rather pervasive. Several individuals are struggling with such fears however the scenarios activating its symptoms differ from person to person. Social Phobia Triggering Factors Here are the various scenarios which are a source of immense stress for individuals having social phobia. Occasions wherein one meets new individuals. Being the core of focus. Being observed by those around whilst one does some task. To make a brief speech. Public-speaking. Stage performances. Being mocked at, ridiculed or disparaged. Conversing with dignitaries or people of clout. When called on in classroom. To go for dates. Make a phone call. To use public loos. Attending examinations. Eat or drink  [...]