Politics is one of the most stressful topics of election’s anxiety and depression for Americans. Over 50% of adults say elections cause them somewhat or very significant stress. Symptoms such as worry, sadness, hopelessness, and physical tension may develop when stress persists or becomes exceptionally intense for a long time. When left untreated, these symptoms…
Those who have persecutory delusions believe someone or something is trying to harm them. However, none of this is proven to be true. Persecutory delusions are a type of paranoia. These symptoms often accompany schizophrenia and other mental conditions, such as schizoaffective disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. What are persecutory delusions? Persecutory delusions occur when…
Migraine with aura (also known as classic migraine) is a recurrent headache that occurs in conjunction with sensory disturbances called aura. You may experience changes in your vision, tingling and a tingling sensation in your hand or face. It is usually the same treatment for migraines with aura and migraines without aura (also called common…
Some people confuse such migraines with a stroke because it is a rare form of migraine. One can develop neurological symptoms with this type of migraine, such as weakness on one side of the body. Several types of migraines and hemiplegia exist, including familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM) and sporadic hemiplegia migraine (SHM). There are several…
Medications overused too often lead to rebound headaches also called medication overuse headaches. The headaches may be relieved temporarily by painkillers, but usually return. It is more effective to prevent rebound headaches than overmedicating with pain-relief drugs. Over-the-counter and prescription headache medications can lead to rebound headaches if used regularly for a prolonged period. Taking…