Author: Saroj Kumari

What Is a Panic Attack? A panic attack is a feeling of fear that comes suddenly and in a short time. This disorder is accompanied by physical reactions in response to situations that are considered threatening, even though they may not actually be threatening. This condition is included in mental health disorders. When experiencing a panic attack, the body becomes sweaty, has difficulty breathing, and feels like the heart is beating fast. A panic attack may be short-lived (a few minutes), but the physical and emotional effects of the attack can last for hours. Symptoms of Panic Attacks Generally, panic attack symptoms can appear…

Depression Depression or major depressive disorder is a mental health disorder that affects a person’s feelings, way of thinking, and way of acting. The most common symptoms of depression in a person are feeling sad and losing interest in doing activities they usually do. This condition can then lead to various emotional and physical problems. The effects of depression can last a long time or even recur and can affect a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. Not only that, this health disorder can also worsen and last longer if not treated. Diagnosis of Depression Symptoms The doctor will…

Agoraphobia Agoraphobia or agoraphobia is one type of anxiety disorder. This disorder causes feelings of excessive fear and worry when in a place that makes the sufferer feel difficult to leave or feel unable to ask for help from anyone. Usually, agoraphobia sufferers will feel panic and anxiety when traveling, on public transportation, in closed places (such as visiting shopping centers and cinemas), open places (for example, bridges and large parking areas), in crowded places, in queues, or leaving the house alone. For this reason, sufferers usually avoid being in such places or conditions and it often becomes a reason that…

Aphasia Aphasia is a disorder caused by damage to the areas of the brain that produce and process language. As a result, people with this disorder have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, and understanding language, so they cannot communicate well. This decrease in communication ability can range from mild to very severe (not being able to communicate at all). However, sufferers usually have difficulty finding the right words and putting them together into meaningful sentences. This condition can occur suddenly after a stroke or head injury. However, this disorder can also occur gradually due to a brain tumor. Symptoms of Aphasia…

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Generalized anxiety disorder or anxiety is an uncontrollable and excessive feeling of worry or anxiety about many things. There are various signs, ranging from excessive sweating, faster heartbeat, and difficulty breathing. This condition of excessive anxiety can happen to anyone but is more common in adults aged 30 years and over. The majority of sufferers find it difficult to express the reasons why they feel excessively worried or anxious. If not treated immediately,  this mental health disorder will gradually cause sufferers to withdraw from all forms of social interaction and daily activities. Risk Factors for Anxiety Disorders Psychiatrists suspect…