Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a life change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "everyday misery." The painful feelings that accompany these events are usually appropriate and temporary, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth and improvement. However, when sadness persists and impairs daily life, it may indicate a depressive disorder. Severity, duration, and the presence of other symptoms are the...
Read moreDo you ever just want to bite someone's head off when they tell you that they are a morning person? I do. To me, there is nothing fun about... Read more »
In continuation of the discussion of the frustration in diagnosing a child with ADHD, I'd like to comment on the topic of sleepiness. ... Read more »
Fatigue or tiredness is extremely common in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and is an important cause of disability. The mechanism for this symptom... Read more »
Last time, I wrote about the causes of sleep deprivation, which so many of us go through during cancer treatment, and sometimes for years... Read more »
Many of us go through sleep deprivation during menopause, and sometimes for years afterwards. Worry, a distressed body, age,... Read more »
The sleep medication modafinil helped patients with excessive sleepiness without cardiovascular side effects, according to new research. In a study... Read more »
Driving when you are drowsy can be as dangerous as driving drunk, according to the American Auto Association. The National Highway Traffic Safety... Read more »
People with chronic nasal obstruction are twice as likely to feel excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), according to new research. Patients with... Read more »
A study of 300 mothers and their preschool children over the course of two and half years showed that kids who get enough sleep sustain fewer... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Occupational asthma is a lung disorder in which various substances found in the workplace lead to breathing difficulties.See also:AsthmaAlternative... Read more »