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Sleep disorders associated with medical disorders 1. Alcoholism Alcohol abuse and dependency commonly disturb sleep. After 30 minutes of alcohol consumption, subjective sleepiness increases and stays high for four hours. After that, sleep become fragmented as the lowered alcohol level … Continue reading →

According to the diagnostic manual, you have Generalized Anxiety Disorder if: You are excessively anxious, worry about all kinds of things, and find it difficult to control the worry. Along with anxiety and worry, you have at least three of … Continue reading →

Anxiety is the body’s response to fear. It plays a valuable role in self-preservation – the fear of the consequences often prevents us from taking unnecessary risks. Anxiety as a disorder results from the fear response becoming out of proportion … Continue reading →

Some prescription drugs can cause depression. Here are some examples: Nytol and other over-the-counter sleeping aids containing diphenhydramine Diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), and other prescription antianxiety medications known as benzodiazepines Medicines prescribed to strengthen the heart such as digitoxin (Crystodigin) … Continue reading →

The following techniques are good for getting relief from depression. Try any two of these for a quick relief. Aerobic Exercise: Twenty to thirty minutes of bicycling, swimming, dancing, running, or brisk walking can relieve most common, mild depressions. It … Continue reading →