Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder been around for thousands of years but rather confusingly under many different names. The first documented case of psychological distress was reported in 1900 BCE, by an Egyptian physician who described a hysterical reaction to trauma. Previous terms for what we now call PTSD have included ‘shell shock’ during WWI, ‘war neurosis’ during WWII; and … [Read more...]
Lift Weights To Beat Stress
Weight training is very helpful in reducing stress. Lifting heavy or challenging weight can help you to release all the negative energy that you may be carrying around. Exercise of any kind works unused adrenaline through your system, which will in turn allow you to sleep better and feel less agitated. Additionally, strength training raises your endorphin levels in the … [Read more...]
Lift Your Spirits Via Food
The food you eat affects your mental health as well as your physical well-being. A bad diet can be one of the causes of depression on food swings. A healthy diet, on the other hand, may be enough to lift your spirits without the need for medication and counseling. Nutrition may not be the whole answer, but there is evidence that diet can affect the balance of mental and … [Read more...]
Longer ICU Stay Can Lead to PTSD
A stay in an intensive care unit (ICU) as in case of life-threatening condition of acute respiratory distress syndrome, or ARDS may actually cause post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a study conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins University and published in the journal Psychological Medicine. PTSD is an anxiety disorder characterized by three kinds of … [Read more...]
