Alcohol Abuse - DrugAbuse.com Finding the perfect treatment is only one phone call away! What Is Alcohol Abuse? Abusers are typically heavy drinkers who continue drinking regardless of the results. Alcohol can be an addictive substance. It should be noted that alcohol addiction and abuse are not the same. Alcohol abusers are not necessarily addicted to alcohol. Treatment Advisors Are On Call 24/7 Who Answers? Thinking About Getting Rehab? Signs and Symptoms Individuals who suffer from alcohol abuse do not always exhibit the same symptoms. What Are the Signs of Alcoholism? Neglecting personal/family responsibilities.Declining academic or professional performance.Depression.Conflicts with loved ones.Preoccupation with drinking and cravings.Inability to control drinking.Failing in attempts to stop drinking.Needing increasing amounts of alcohol to feel its effects.Getting drunk when it could be hazardous, such as before driving.Going through withdrawal when not drinking. When has drinking progressed to alcoholism? Statistics
Generalized anxiety disorder Overview It's normal to feel anxious from time to time, especially if your life is stressful. However, excessive, ongoing anxiety and worry that are difficult to control and interfere with day-to-day activities may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder. It's possible to develop generalized anxiety disorder as a child or an adult. Living with generalized anxiety disorder can be a long-term challenge. Generalized anxiety disorder care at Mayo Clinic Symptoms Generalized anxiety disorder symptoms can vary. Physical signs and symptoms may include: Fatigue Trouble sleeping Muscle tension or muscle aches Trembling, feeling twitchy Nervousness or being easily startled Sweating Nausea, diarrhea or irritable bowel syndrome Irritability There may be times when your worries don't completely consume you, but you still feel anxious even when there's no apparent reason. Your anxiety, worry or physical symptoms cause you significant distress in social, work or other areas of your life. Causes Prevention
Stigma is universal but experiences are local Bipolar 1: What it's like to live with the mental health disorder Bipolar disorder affects about 1-2% of the population. It's characterised by manic episodes, depressive episodes, and potentially some psychosis. Katherine Ponte spoke to INSIDER about what it's been like to live with the disorder for the past 15 years. She had several manic episodes where she thought the world was coming to an end, and went through periods of severe depression. Being manic gets you into trouble, but it's the depression that can kill you, she said. When Katherine Ponte had her most extreme manic episode, she ended up on John Lennon's "Imagine" mosaic memorial, lying down in Central Park, thinking the world was coming to an end. She had previously been in hospital for about a month, but as soon as she came home she threw all her medications down the toilet. Ponte's husband watched as tourists surrounded her and laughed and took pictures. "They said they had a 'wild one,'" Ponte told INSIDER. There is a huge contrast between high and low moods Denial and stigma
OCD one of the most common mental disorders in Singapore SINGAPORE: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of most common mental health conditions here, according to findings from a nationwide study released on Tuesday (Dec 11). The disorder affected one in 28 people in their lifetime, making it the third-most prevalent condition after major depressive disorder and alcohol abuse. The illness is commonly characterised by recurrent and persistent thoughts, impulses or images, and when severe, impedes a person's ability to function. Younger people aged 18 to 34 were more likely to have the condition than those aged 50 and above, said researchers from the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), citing the findings from the second Singapore Mental Health Study. The study also found that those who had a monthly household income of between S$2,000 and S$3,999 were less likely to have the condition than those with a household income of less than S$2,000. “It’s a very neglected disorder,” said Assoc Prof Mythily.
Am I alcohol dependent? If you find it difficult to enjoy yourself or relax without having a drink, it’s possible you’ve become dependent on alcohol. The NHS estimates that just under one in 10 (8.7%) men in the UK and one in 20 (3.3%) UK women show signs of alcohol dependence (sometimes known as “alcoholism”)1.Being dependent on alcohol means you feel you’re not able to function without it, that drinking becomes an important, or sometimes the most important, factor in your life. Important: Get medical advice before you stop drinking if you have physical withdrawal symptoms e.g. shaking, sweating, nausea before you have your first drink of the day. It can be dangerous to stop drinking too quickly without proper support if you are experiencing symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. Are you alcohol dependent? It might be surprising to hear that you don’t always have to be drinking to extreme levels to become dependent on alcohol. Take our Alcohol Self Assessment test to find out if you're drinking too much. Drinkchat
Understanding the impact of stigma on people with mental illness Living with bipolar disorder, trudging through life's highs and lows SINGAPORE: World Bipolar Day falls on Mar 30 each year – the birthday of Vincent Van Gogh. A Dutch painter in the 1800s and one of the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art, Van Gogh suffered from several mental breakdowns in his life. He often neglected his physical health. His friendship with a close friend and fellow painter, Paul Gauguin ended after a purported mental episode in which Van Gogh severed part of his own left ear and offered it to a prostitute. As a result of his mental breakdowns, he spent extended periods of time in several psychiatric hospitals in the last few years of his life. After his last discharge, he moved to a place near Paris. But his depression persisted and on Jul 27, 1890, Van Gogh shot himself in the chest with a revolver. Although it is difficult to say with certainty, Van Gogh may have well suffered from bipolar disorder. It is not an uncommon illness. Bipolar disorder is a very complex illness.