The seven classic symptoms of mania and hypomania are probably best summed up through the use of the acronym D I G F A S T Distractibility: Inability to maintain focus on tasks Insomnia: Reduced need for sleep accompanied by increased energy in spite of little sleep Grandiosity: Inflated self-esteem Flight of ideas: Racing thoughts [...]
It’s logical and natural for us to think of stress as something that problematic in our lives. The truth is not all forms of stress are bad for us. In fact, short-term periods of acute, slight-to-moderate, predictable stress poses no health problems, and is a normal and healthy part of daily living. The short-term release [...]
Antidepressants: According to recent data, none of the antidepressants that have been studied in pregnancy have been found to increase the baseline rate of 1 percent to 3 percent for major fetal malformations. Some studies, however, report an increased rate of spontaneous abortions. The SSRIs are not associated with malformation of the fetus or fetal [...]
The cost of prescription drugs will not stop rising anytime soon, but there are a number of ways to save. Here are some suggestions: The place to start is with your choice of insurance company or plan. Find out about the range of prescription benefits and whether or not the medications you’re taking are covered [...]