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ADHD and Siblings 2 years 6 weeks ago

Recently, I was asked by a reader to post an article about ADHD and siblings. Every parent with more than one offspring is well aware of sibling rivalry, but when one or more of your children has a disorder such as ADHD, (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) ADD, (Attention Deficit Disorder) ODD, (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) OCD, (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Aspergers, or PTSD, (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) to name a few, the resulting upsets can create intense feelings of dislike, parental favoritism, and loss of empathy with the affected sibling.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Drug Addiction 1 year 25 weeks ago

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mood disorder caused by a period of extreme stress in someone's life. It may be caused by experiences such as abuse, car accidents or even participating in war. PTSD leads to feelings of severe anxiety and depression, often to the point of beign unable to cope with daily life. Because of the stress of the disorder, many people turn to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. PTSD and drug addiction is a very serious combination and should be treated quickly to help deal with the underlying issues of trauma and stress.

Recognizing the Types of Anxiety Disorder and Anxiety Attacks 1 year 27 weeks ago

There are 6 kind of anxiety disorder with each one of them has its own typical characteristics. The 6 types are : panic disorder, phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD.

Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder 1 year 50 weeks ago

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurobehavioral disorder where inattention or an inability to concentrate and hyperactive behavior exist together. It is a developmental disorder and one of the common chronic disorders in children. It is often diagnosed in early childhood. In 60% of cases of attention deficit disorder, the symptoms continue well into adolescence.

Getting Familiar With the Types of Anxiety Disorder and Anxiety Attacks 1 year 26 weeks ago

There are 6 kind of anxiety disorder with each one of them has its own typical characteristics. The 6 types are : panic disorder, phobia, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD.

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