Most people are unaware of the magnitude of the disruption panic attacks bring to a patient suffering from them frequently. They do not understand what causes these attacks and why they are so terrible for the patient. Patients who undergo panic attacks are unable to leave home or work. They are unable to handle specific situations or to tolerate the presence of specific objects around them. This can have a terrible influence on their daily life and is very hard on them.

Bipolar disorder also known as manic-depressive illness can have serious consequences on the sufferer's life as well as those around them. The patient needs constant attention either from their treating psychiatrist, close friends and family.

In America, there are approximately two million people diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Yet, most of them are unaware that anything is wrong. Symptoms begin to show out during adolescence or early adulthood in most of the cases. There is...

On Saturday, January 26th, the Venus II restaurant will host several of the area’s funniest comedians in an effort to raise funds for the non-profit organization. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and all proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield.

The 1,000 member strong Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield provides the area’s youth between the ages of 6-18 with enrichment and recreation programs in a safe...

Depression is coming. Depression is coming. And it may even already be here.

Myth #1."Depression and Suicides are higher during the winter." You may have heard of SADD, seasonal affected depression disorder, a type of depression that is supposed to be higher during the winter months. You may have even heard that the suicide rate is highest around the winter holidays. That is a myth. That’s right. It’s a lie. The facts are suicides are highest in...

The amygdala, situated equally in both brain hemispheres, is an almond-shaped (“amygdala” is derived from the Greek for “almond-like”) grouping of nuclei approximately one-inch long, located just a few inches from each ear, inward and in a direction toward the forehead. It’s considered to be the most primitive component of the brain’s basal ganglia; a grouping of nuclei deep within the brain associated with movement, motivation, emotion, reward, and...

Exposure to prolonged anxiety and stress can lead to a weakened immune system and heart problems. You might also suffer from headaches and feel nauseous. When an anxiety attack strikes, it can leave a person helpless. It is important to identify the cause of anxiety, and how you can help yourself relax.

Here are 5 popular ways that you can try to relax yourself.

1. Learn to relax. Schedule a time slot where you can do anything you want, be it listening to music, jogging,...

Poor me, poor me, pour me another drink. This is the theme song of the pseudo-victim. I am not talking about real victims, those who have been assaulted, burglarized, or had property destroyed by a hurricane. I am not talking about true victims of disease, cancer or other insidious or progressive illnesses. There is much, however, to learn from these real victims; some of them take on the victim role and milk it for all it's worth, others live a life of victory over their hardships,...

Its well understood that a million or more people across the globe are victims to Anxiety Disorders, this disorder causes fear, distress and, at worst depression, despite being relatively treatable. Among the many probable ways that people find useful in managing and treating this condition is by the use of Anxiety medications.

These Anxiety medications are very vital and useful in treating the trite and most distressing of symptoms of anxiety disorders. One of their plus...

The effects of Alzheimer’s not only impact upon the sufferer but also on their loved ones who are closest to them. Alzheimer’s is a distressing disease that progressively worsens over time and fortunately for carers there are a number of care products available designed to help sufferers live a more independent life.

One of the problems carers have when looking after someone with Alzheimer’s is the worry that they may wander out of the house or into a room, such...

Fear, mannerisms and diligence can be observed as early signs of OCD or obsessive compulsive disorder. In fact, there is only a thin line that separates both. The strength, intensity and frequency tend to enhance at a slow pace. This is the reason that people do not identify the symptoms and when they actually do, it is already too late.

It is important for people to understand the difference between OCPD and OCD as it rules out advance OCD symptoms awareness completely. People...