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You may know someone who is guilty of it and not even aware of it.
It is one of the many ways that the discounting, stereotyping and stigma of mental disorders is perpetuated. It is discriminatory, in the same way that sexism and racism are.
It is one of the ways the media distorts the symptoms of mental illness to suit the ends of comedy and drama.
And it is dangerous. Very dangerous.
Well, what is it, then?
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If you are suffering from an Anxiety Disorder, you may be facing the issue of whether to take medications or not. It may even increase your anxious worrying!
Excessive worry is a symptom of Anxiety Disorders. It is common for the issue of taking medications to become a focus of worry.
And excessive worry is often associated with procrastination and difficulty with decision making. This makes the task of deciding about the use of medication all the more difficult.
Medication for the treatment of Anxiety is generally safe and effective. But it often takes time and patience to find the drug that works for you.
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Cambridge University researchers have discovered that there is a definite altered functioning of the brain in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) sufferers, as well as in their immediate relatives. This is yet another proven genetic link to OCD.
The study measured activity in a region of the brain that could help to identify people at risk of developing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
The current diagnosis of OCD is based on a clinical interview and often does not occur until the disorder has progressed. This new discovery could enable earlier, more objective detection and intervention. Dr Samuel Chamberlain, who led the study, explains,
This study shows that these brain changes run in families and represent a … vulnerability factor [for family members]. The current diagnosis of OCD is subjective and improved understanding of the underlying causes of OCD could lead to more accurate diagnosis and improved clinical treatments.
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