Anosognosia and Anorexia Symptoms

Perhaps one of the most troublesome symptoms ofanorexia nervosaand other restrictive eating disorders–especially for family members and treatment professionals—is the patient’s belief that he or she is not ill. The common consequence of not believing one is ill is that he or she does not want to get well. Indeed, a patient’s lack of concern for the problem has long been a defining feature of anorexia nervosa. As far back as 1873, Ernest-Charles Lasègue, a French doctor who was one of the first to describe anorexia nervosa, wrote: “‘I do not suffer and must then be well,’ is the monotonous formula....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1136 words · Christian Edwards

Antabuse (Disulfiram) Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It WorksAntabuse and AlcoholWhat to Know Before StartingWho Should Not Take ItHow to UseSide EffectsEffectivenessWhat It Can’t DoCoping With Cravings Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Works Antabuse and Alcohol What to Know Before Starting Who Should Not Take It How to Use Side Effects Effectiveness What It Can’t Do Coping With Cravings At a GlanceAntabuse (disulfiram) is a medication that acts as a deterrent treatment for alcohol use disorder....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2529 words · Patricia Fox

Anti-Anxiety Medication and Other Coping Strategies

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMedicine for AnxietySupplementsTherapyLifestyle Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Medicine for Anxiety Supplements Therapy Lifestyle Strategies Close If you have anxiety, medication can help because the medicines used for anxiety alter the chemicals in your body and brain, reducing symptoms, and often helping you calm down and focus on other things. Other approaches to symptom relief, such as counseling and developing relaxation techniques, can also reduce your anxiety....

January 17, 2025 · 18 min · 3698 words · John Cox

Anticipatory Anxiety and Panic Disorder

Close Anticipatory anxiety happens when people experience increased anxiety and stress when they think about an event that will happen in the future. While this is not a distinct mental condition, anticipatory anxiety is a common symptom of other conditions including panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Anticipatory anxiety may occur in response to large events such as giving a presentation at work. But it can also precede minor, everyday activities such as driving to work, parking your car, or having conversations with co-workers....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1296 words · Emily Garrison

Anticipatory Anxiety: Definition, Symptoms, Causes & Coping Mechanisms

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January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2352 words · Joseph Elliott

Anticipatory Grief Is Actually a Thing—What to Know About It

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Does Anticipatory Grief Happen?SignsPhasesAnticipatory Grief vs. Conventional GriefDoes Anticipatory Grief Mitigate Conventional Grief?Coping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Does Anticipatory Grief Happen? Signs Phases Anticipatory Grief vs. Conventional Grief Does Anticipatory Grief Mitigate Conventional Grief? Coping Close Anticipatory grief has a lot in common withconventional grief, the grief one experiences after a loss. Furthermore, anticipatory grief can start at any time prior to the loss....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1181 words · Brett Riggs

Antidepressants That Cause Weight Loss

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWeight-Related Side EffectsAntidepressants and Weight GainWhy Antidepressants Affect WeightChoosing an AntidepressantWeight Management TipsAntidepressants for Weight LossFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Weight-Related Side Effects Antidepressants and Weight Gain Why Antidepressants Affect Weight Choosing an Antidepressant Weight Management Tips Antidepressants for Weight Loss Frequently Asked Questions Close While some antidepressants are linked to weight gain, others are associated with weight loss....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2639 words · Jesus Freeman

Antisocial Personality Disorder

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January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Cheryl Gonzales

Antisocial vs. Borderline Personality Disorder: What Are the Differences?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Close Antisocial personality disorder(ASPD) andborderline personality disorder(BPD) share some common traits (they’re both personality disorders, after all). While there are some symptoms that overlap, it’s essential to remember that these are distinct conditions with some key differences. The causes of these conditions and how they manifest can be strikingly different....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2487 words · Kevin Watts

Anxiety

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January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 39 words · Jacob Coleman

Anxiety and ADHD in Adults

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Anxiety and ADHDHow They InteractTelling Anxiety and ADHD ApartTreating Anxiety and ADHD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Anxiety and ADHD How They Interact Telling Anxiety and ADHD Apart Treating Anxiety and ADHD Close Anxiety and ADHD are very different, but it isn’t uncommon for people with ADHD to experience anxiety symptoms. Poorly accommodated ADHD can be stressful, which may explain why about half of all adults with ADHD also have a co-occurring anxiety disorder....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1710 words · Dr. Jordan Clark

Anxiety and Dissociation: What's the Connection?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Dissociation?SymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Dissociation? Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions Close If you’ve ever felt disconnected from the world when you’re anxious, you’ve probably wondered how to stop dissociating because of anxiety. Dissociation anxiety is not a specific diagnosis or set of symptoms. Rather, dissociation is a symptom, and it may be related to anxiety....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2207 words · Keith Wong

Anxiety and GI Issues: What's the Connection?

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnxiety-Related GI SymptomsWhen to Seek Emergency CareGI Conditions Linked to AnxietyWhat to Do About Anxiety and Stomach PainFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anxiety-Related GI Symptoms When to Seek Emergency Care GI Conditions Linked to Anxiety What to Do About Anxiety and Stomach Pain Frequently Asked Questions Close Anxiety and stomach issues often seem to occur together. A queasy stomach is a common experience for people experiencing anxiety, but anxiety may also contribute to other GI issues as well....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1769 words · Aaron Black

Anxiety in Men: Signs, Symptoms, Types, & Treatment

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January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2162 words · John Bradley

Anxiety in Teens: Symptoms & Treatment

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January 17, 2025 · 1 min · 26 words · Laura Obrien