Monthly Archives: January 2016

cyclothymic disorder, relatively mild and short episodes of elation (hypomania) alternate with mild and short episodes of sadness (depression). Cyclothymic disorder resembles bipolar disorder but is less severe. The episodes of elation and sadness are less intense, typically last for … Continue reading →

In bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness), episodes of depression alternate with episodes of mania or a less severe form of mania called hypomania. Mania is characterized by excessive physical activity and feelings of elation that are greatly out of … Continue reading →

Axiety disorders are characterized by fear, worry, or dread that greatly impairs the ability to function and is out of proportion to the circumstances. There are many types of anxiety disorders, distinguished by the main focus of the fear or … Continue reading →

Anxiety And Panic Attacks In Medical Patients Vijai P. Sharma, Ph.D Anxiety and panic attacks can occur in people with medical conditions who may or may not have an underlying anxiety disorder. Particularly vulnerable to anxiety and panic attacks are … Continue reading →

There’s an old parable large__12801641634about how to catch a monkey. The story goes that if you want to catch a monkey, you put a hole in a coconut, and inside the hole you put some nuts or fruit. You tie … Continue reading →