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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGeneral CommitmentCommitment for Suicide IdeationWho Can Request Commitment?Can They Refuse Treatment?Getting Someone HelpLong-Term CommitmentHospitalization for Depression Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents General Commitment Commitment for Suicide Ideation Who Can Request Commitment? Can They Refuse Treatment? Getting Someone Help Long-Term Commitment Hospitalization for Depression Close Being committed refers to the process of placing someone in an inpatient setting such as a hospital psychiatric unit or a mental hospital....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Manifestation vs. Traditional Meditation Benefits Getting Started Examples and Success Stories Other Ways to Reach Your Goals Frequently Asked Questions Close Manifestation meditation is a self-help approach to achieving goals through visualization and intentional thought. During manifestation meditation, you utilize meditative techniques to focus on visualizing goals and outcomes. The hope is that it will help align your thoughts and emotions so that you’ll be better prepared to bring about the changes you hope to see in your life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAre Panic Attacks Harmful or Dangerous?Can Panic Attacks Shorten Your Life?Can a Panic Attack Turn Into a Heart Attack?How to Know If You’re Having a Panic AttackHow to Stay Safe During a Panic Attack Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Are Panic Attacks Harmful or Dangerous? Can Panic Attacks Shorten Your Life? Can a Panic Attack Turn Into a Heart Attack? How to Know If You’re Having a Panic Attack...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIncreased Risk of SuicideSelf-MedicatingIllnesses Linked to DepressionComplications of DepressionSelf-Help Strategies Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Increased Risk of Suicide Self-Medicating Illnesses Linked to Depression Complications of Depression Self-Help Strategies Close Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffects of Alcohol on MedicationsMental Health MedicationsOther Medications Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effects of Alcohol on Medications Mental Health Medications Other Medications If you take any medication—even over-the-counter (OTC) products—drinking alcohol might affect how your meds work. Mixing alcohol and medication can even be dangerous. If you’re drinking excessively or regularly, you are increasing the risk of adverse medication reactions. The combination of medication and alcohol can lead to serious health consequences, including overdose and even death....

It’s advised to avoid even non-alcoholic beer when taking this medication, for more than one reason. Here we discuss how these two substances interact, as well as other potential consequences of consuming non-alcoholic beer duringalcohol use disorderrecovery. How Non-Alcoholic Beer Reacts With Antabuse It’s important to know that non-alcoholic beer (NA beer) is not necessarily free of alcohol. It is sometimes called “near beer” or “low-alcohol beer” as U.S. law allows companies to label their products as non-alcoholic if they contain less than 0....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout the Term ‘High-Functioning Depression’SymptomsCausesDiagnosisHiding Your DepressionTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About the Term ‘High-Functioning Depression’ Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Hiding Your Depression Treatment Close Depressionis a mental health condition that affects one in six people at some point during their lifetime.It can take many different shapes and forms, and affect people in different ways. High-functioning depression or functional depression is a lay term that is sometimes used to describe experiencing symptoms of a depressive disorder, but to outside appearances, you look fine, saysAimee Daramus, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Triggers Delayed Grief?Signs and SymptomsDurationCoping StrategiesHow to Show SupportHealing and Moving Forward Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Triggers Delayed Grief? Signs and Symptoms Duration Coping Strategies How to Show Support Healing and Moving Forward Close Delayed grief happens when the grief response is delayed or postponed following a loss. Also known as a delayed grief reaction, it can occur following the death of a loved one, but it can also happen after a major life change or disruption....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Empathy?How Is Too Much Empathy Toxic?Symptoms of Empathy FatigueCompassion vs. EmpathyHow to Avoid Having Too Much EmpathyHow Therapy Can Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Empathy? How Is Too Much Empathy Toxic? Symptoms of Empathy Fatigue Compassion vs. Empathy How to Avoid Having Too Much Empathy How Therapy Can Help Close If you walk in someone else’s shoes who is going through a difficult time, you feel their pain....

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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding ADHDFactors That Play a RoleShould You Disclose Your ADHD?Will It Affect My Service?Should You Join?Will I Be Discharged? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding ADHD Factors That Play a Role Should You Disclose Your ADHD? Will It Affect My Service? Should You Join? Will I Be Discharged? Close Enlisting in the military can be a complicated and hectic process. Part of that process includes sharing your medical and mental health records, and it can be confusing to understand how your history informs whether you will be permitted to enlist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDisqualifying ConditionsEffects on Service MembersFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Disqualifying Conditions Effects on Service Members Frequently Asked Questions Close Can you join the military with depression or anxiety? If you wish to join the U.S. military, be aware that people with current mood disorders or a history of certain mental illnesses cannot serve. The U.S. Department of Defense has a directive that provides a detailed list of the mental health conditions that prevent a person from being in the armed services....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMental Health ActivitiesLifestyle ChangesManaging a Manic EpisodeRisks of Not Taking MedicationMedications to TryCan Bipolar Go Away Naturally? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Mental Health Activities Lifestyle Changes Managing a Manic Episode Risks of Not Taking Medication Medications to Try Can Bipolar Go Away Naturally? Close An estimated 4.4% of adult Americans experience bipolar disorder at some point in their lives.If you’re one of them, you may feel like you’re on an emotional roller coaster, with highs and lows that are hard to control....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFatal DosagesSymptomsWhat to DoDrug InteractionsDependance and AddictionTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Fatal Dosages Symptoms What to Do Drug Interactions Dependance and Addiction Treatment Prevention What is the most important information I should know about Adderall overdose?Taking too much Adderall can lead to a potentially life-threatening overdose.Always take your medication as directed and seek emergency treatment if you or someone you know experiences symptoms of an overdose....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverdose DefinitionSymptoms of Prozac OverdosePossible ComplicationsGetting Medical AssistanceTreatmentNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overdose Definition Symptoms of Prozac Overdose Possible Complications Getting Medical Assistance Treatment Next Steps Close WarningIf you believe that you or someone else has taken too much Prozac or more than the prescribed dose, seek immediate medical care.911 Warning If you believe that you or someone else has taken too much Prozac or more than the prescribed dose, seek immediate medical care....