Dissociative disorder
What is Dissociative Disorder?
mental health conditions that involve experiencing a loss of connection between thoughts, memories, feelings.
What is Clinical Depression?
Depression with constant symptoms of sadness, and loneliness
What is Anxiety?
anxiety is anticipation of future threat
What is anorexia
distorted body image, fear of weight gain, obsession with weight, self-esteem overly related to weight and body image
overwhelming urge to repeat certain rituals or behaviors
Does dissociative disorder cause memory loss?
yes
How does Clinical Depression impact your life?
Sadness everyday, long-lasting loneliness, fatigue everyday regardless of sleep amounts.
Is there medication doctors can prescribe you with for Anxiety?
Yes, there are medications out there for anxiety.
What eating disorder is like Anorexia?
Bulimia.
What is "obsessions"
unwanted, intrusive thoughts, that cause OCD
Does trauma cause dissociation disorder?
yes
How often do you need to have these symptoms to get diagnosed?
Everyday
What is the difference between being anxious vs. being nervous?
Anxiety is prolonged, while nervousness is temporary
What age range is anorexia common in?
12-25 most common in women, can happen to men, but less common
What are compulsions?
Type of behavior to reduce anxiety given by obsessions
What are some ways to help?
Hold something cold, talk to an adult, 5-4-3-2-1, calm your body
What is Serotonin?
Neurotransmitter, regulates mood and plays role in clinical depression
What are some common types of anxiety?
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias.
Anorexia causes you to do what to yourself?
Starving yourself, throw up your food
What is CBT
Therapy combined with medication, treatment for OCD
What is dissociation?
When someone feels like they're watching themselves outside of their body
Therapy for Clinical Depression
Is Anxiety always a bad thing?
No (It can help you be more prepared and alert)
biological vulnerability, environmental, and social factors
What is harm obsession?
Obsessions which contain harming yourself or others to discard anxiety feeling