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Day # 153: Insomnia - Assessment

Bullet Psych

fibromyalgia, arthritis, cancer), asthma or other respiratory issues like COPD, heart disease (angina, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea), GERD, hyperthyroidism, prostate disease, urinary frequency/urgency, neurodegenerative disorders, pregnancy, menopause, restless leg syndrome. Examples include: Stressful life events (e.g.,

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10 Sleep Hygiene Tips for Women Battling Insomnia and Anxiety

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This structured approach transforms abstract anxieties into manageable action items. Explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Options Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven treatment method for both insomnia and anxiety disorders.

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Agoraphobia

Anxiety Sisters

We know traveling can be anxiety-provoking, but come with us to a faraway landjust for a minute. It hosted political and civic events, the arts, and sports. As is true of anxiety disorders in general, women are twice as likely to become agoraphobic as men. Most often, unfortunately, standard talk therapy is not helpful.

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Understanding Trauma Following a Natural Disaster

Zencare

Natural disasters are powerful and unpredictable events that often leave lasting physical and emotional scars. The immediate aftermath of such traumatic events often brings feelings of shock, fear, and grief. Anger can also arise as survivors process feelings of powerlessness during the event.

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Day # 147: Bulimia Nervosa Part 2

Bullet Psych

Binge eating commonly begins during or after an episode of dieting to lose weight and/or multiple stressful life events. Comorbidities : High incidence of lifetime mood disorder (usually MDD), anxiety disorders, substance use (particularly alcohol or stimulants), and personality disorders (most frequently borderline PD).

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Much of U.S. Healthcare Is Broken: How to Fix It (Chapter 2, Part 7)

Mad in America

When antidepressants fail bring on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The problem in treating depression has never been to make it go away temporarily (often a fortunate life event, exercise or any pill will do that in many cases) but the difficult part is to keep the depression from returning!

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Day # 156: Parasomnias

Bullet Psych

Rarely, awakening may lead to aggressive behavior. Dreams are not remembered , and there is amnesia for the event. Addressing stress or trauma through therapy is the priority. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) are effective.