Over time, alcohol addiction causes a shift in the brain’s motivation to drink. Rather than feeling motivated to drink for the positive feelings alcohol can induce, motivation shifts to a desire to drink to reduce the emotional and physical discomfort alcohol withdrawal brings.30 Talk to your h...
A 2010 study found that acetaminopheneases emotional painthe same way it might help with a headache. When researchers used MRIs to examine brain activity, they discovered that acetaminophen reduces the neural responses in brain regions associated with distress caused by social rejection. What does ace...
fatigue is my companion, and brain fog comes and goes. Along with that comes the emotional ups and downs of what I can and can’t do, no matter how much I want to do it.
In addition to an unhealthy lifestyle, viral infections, hormonal changes such as pregnancy or menopause, alcohol or drug abuse, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, or depression can also cause brain fog. A specialist can make a diagnosis A study supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious...
features of impulsivity, sexual promiscuous behaviors, substance abuse, aggressive conducts, disturbance of identity and social relationships [66,73,74]. Furthermore, the debate on the of diagnosis of PD in the adolescent population has been influenced by the wider issues concerning the approach to ...
becomes a canvas that reflects the internal destruction of addiction. While physical appearance is often the first visible sign of the toll addiction has taken, the mental and emotional damage runs much deeper. For those suffering from substance abuse, recovery offers a path forward—a chance to ...
Brain Aneurysm A brain aneurysm (cerebral aneurysm) is caused by microscopic damage to artery walls, infections of the artery walls, tumors, trauma, and drug abuse. Symptoms include headache, numbness of the face, dilated pupils, changes in vision, the "worst headache of your life," or a pa...
Overcoming physical abuse, violence, and emotional trauma Coping with grief or loss Managing chronic medical conditions such as chronic pain What are the conditions that can be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy? Cognitive behavioral therapy is an important therapy that effectively treats various ...
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that destroys memory and impairs the brain's functions. Some of Alzheimer's disease symptoms are memory loss, confusion, difficulty in concentration, and depression.Answer and Explanation: The three stages of Alzheimer'...
Damage to the limbic system cancause the hormonal system to become unbalanced. The ability to perceive hunger or a feeling of satiety is reduced and emotional reactions can change. Why is the limbic system important? By helping the brain form new memories, the limbic systemhelps the body learn...