Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Signs zand Symptoms

The symptoms and signs of Chronic fatigue syndrome are:  chronic severe fatigue for at least six months not caused by any disease and other symptoms such as cognitive impairment, muscle pain, joint pains, new types of headaches, tender lymph nodes, sore throat, non-refreshed sleep and depression after exercise, that occur at the same time or after the occurrence of severe fatigue.

Treatment is treating the symptoms patients show.  The prognosis for CFS in adults is only fair to poor; children have a better prognosis with treatment. A healthy lifestyle is the usual advice given.

To be diagnosed the patient must have both of the following:  have severe chronic fatigue for six months or longer with other known medical condition.   They must have four or more of the following symptoms: substantial impairment in short-term memory or concentration; sore throat; tender lymph nodes; muscle pain.  These symptoms include chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, cough, diarrhea, nausea, night sweats, jaw stiffness and pain, muscle stiffness and pain, double vision, and panic attacks, anxiety, and depression.

There is no laboratory test that can give a diagnosis of Chronic fatigue syndrome, and there are no physical signs in particular to identify Chronic fatigue syndrome. Consequently, the disease is diagnosed by excluding all other diseases that may cause the symptoms listed above.   It is not unusual for patients to undergo an extensive battery of tests to rule out other diseases before a patient is determined to have Chronic fatigue syndrome.

In addition, four symptoms of the symptoms listed above the condition must have persisted or recurred for six or more consecutive months. The symptoms must have occurred at the same time or after severe chronic fatigue appeared, but not before.

Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome focuses on symptom relief.  Some treatment includes Antidepressants Many people who have chronic fatigue syndrome are also depressed.  And low doses of some antidepressants also can help improve sleep and relieve pain.  Sleeping pills, if avoiding caffeine does not help you get better rest at night, your doctor might suggest trying prescription sleep aids.

The most effective treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome appears to be psychotherapy with a light exercise program.  Starting slowly with a 30 minute workout; your strength and endurance will improve as you gradually increase the intensity of your exercise over time.

Psychotherapy; Talking with a therapist can help you find options to work around some of the limitations of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Schizophrenia Signs and Symptoms

There is no test that can diagnose schizophrenia. A psychiatrist comes to the diagnosis based on clinical symptoms. What physical testing can do is rule out a lot of other conditions that sometimes have similar symptoms.

People diagnosed with schizophrenia usually experience a combination of symptoms: hallucinations, delusions, racing thoughts, apathy, are deficient in emotion, poor social functioning, and disorganized thoughts, difficulty concentrating and following instructions, difficulty completing tasks, memory problems.  Only a psychiatrist can make a diagnosis and start a treatment program. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms please make an appointment with your doctor and/or a psychiatrist.

The first step in getting treatment for schizophrenia is getting a correct diagnosis. This is important The sooner you are diagnosed and receive medication the sooner the recovery; which is the true for all serious illnesses.  Because the symptoms of schizophrenia can be similar at times to other major brain disorders, such as bipolar disorder (manic depression) or even major depression; this may take time. A person with schizophrenia may be paranoid or believe that nothing is wrong with them, and therefore may not want to go to see a doctor so family intervention may be necessary. 

This is a vital part of the treatment and recovery process, as research and anecdotal evidence both confirm that a good patient-doctor relationship can be important for treatment compliance.

If you have a family history of schizophrenia, psychiatric illness, or other serious conditions in your family, it can be a great help to the doctor to have family support.

Schizophrenia is characterized by profound disruption in cognition and emotion, affecting the most fundamental functioning: language, thought, perception, affect, and sense of self. The various symptoms frequently includes psychotic manifestations, such as hearing internal voices or experiencing other sensations not connected to an obvious source, hallucinations and fixed false personal beliefs, delusions.

Types of Schizophrenia

Paranoid schizophrenia - These persons are very suspicious of others and often have grand schemes of persecution.    The hallucinations, and delusions, are a prominent and common part of the illness.

Disorganized schizophrenia - The person is verbally incoherent and may have moods and emotions that are not appropriate to the situation. Hallucinations are not usually present.

Catatonic schizophrenia - The person is extremely withdrawn, negative and isolated, and has marked psychomotor disturbances.

Residual schizophrenia - In this case the person is not currently suffering from delusions, hallucinations, or disorganized speech and behavior, but lacks motivation and interest in day-to-day living.

Schizoaffective disorder - These people have symptoms of schizophrenia as well as mood disorder such as major depression, bipolar mania, or mixed mania

Because schizophrenia often shares symptoms found in other disorders, misdiagnosis is a common problem.  Knowing the symptoms of these disorders, and how they can be similar and different from schizophrenia, can help prevent a possible misdiagnosis.  Getting a correct diagnosis is necessary for finding a treatment program that works for you.

My Blogs and What I Hope to Accomplish

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When I started my first blog in July of 2011 I never dreamed that I would write 75 which is where it stands now.  I hope that I have accomplished what I tried to do.  Helping people with mental disorders to have more rewarding lives with knowledge of Bipolar disorder.

My goal is to bring information that all people with mental illnesses can use for living a more fulfilling life and to educate the general public about mental health issues.

Any and all comments would be appreciated I am a novice and would love to hear the feedback about the blogs that I write.

If one person ishelped by what I am writing my goal in life is fulfilled.  I plan to branch out into the rest of the psychiatric world with more blogs on more subjects that may be of interest.

Thank you for reading my humble efforts at trying to reeducate the worlde one word at a time.

Living With a Psychosis

Suffering from a mental illness is frightening, frustrating and just plain confusing. The challenges to people that suffer from a psychosis in overwhelming at times.  Psychotic symptoms touch every aspect of the person’s life including friends and family.  A psychosis can appear with many illnesses but when you have a mental illness it is often life long.  The first thing to do is gain knowledge of the various symptoms. Know you illness.  Learn the exact diagnosis and what the prognosis is  Study the medications used to treat psychosis and the condition that is causing it.  Find out what medications you are taking and why.   Learn to recognize the symptoms. 

 Once you have the correct diagnosis coping with the psychotic symptoms will be easier. Build a support system: family and close friends and of course a competent team of doctor and therapist.  Share your knowledge with your support team.  Those closest to you  need to know in order for them  to help you when necessary.  . Know what to expect and find out to watch out for before the psychosis takes hold watch for warning symptoms.  

Stress is a trigger learning how to reduce it is an important part of managing the symptoms.  Make a plan; put in writing everything the support group should do in case you cannot handle every day tasks.   You want to have a rational goal setup when you are not experiencing the symptoms of psychosis so that you will be prepared in case of a relapse.

Maintain any medications even if you feel better and do not think that you need them any longer.  Consult with your doctor about any side effects. Keeping symptoms under control is the goal to living the most gratifing life that you can.

Continuing your treatment and being actively involved with your doctor and health care providers is extremely important
for a rewarding life.

 List daily goals for yourself; try to achieve the items on the list one by one don’t make a marathon run one step at a time. The major projects on your list can be broken down to weekly for you to do so that you are not overwhelmed by them.

Keep a daily journal this will help you to cope with symptoms as well.  Write all of your emotions, thoughts  and worries and goals.   Writing in it everyday will help you to keep your emotions in control. You will be able to refer to it and discover the good times and the bad times as well as how you coped with them.   You can then change your or continue to handle them positively and avoid situations are triggers.

You will need your support team in your times of need.   Family, friends and treatment team can all combine to help you cope with psychotic symptoms.  

:Living  a  psychosis is not easy there will be many falls the key is to control what you can with self awareness and self help maintain good doctor patient relationship and continue with medications.

Living With Bipolar Disorder and Bipolar Living

Living with bipolar disorder requires knowledge, complete medication compliance and a diligent regimen to coping with bipolar disorder. It is very important that you have to work until you achieve long-term stability with as few side effects as possible.  This means multiple trial and errors sometimes it is imperative that you seek a doctor or therapist to help you manage the symptoms of your disease.
You must learn to faithfully monitor your symptoms, help yourself to live stress free, learn about all of the medication side effects that can occur from medication and watch for mania or depression episodes beginning. Being honest with your doctor, they are your best friend; learning dedicating your life to living with bipolar disorder is the first step to coping with bipolar disorder.
 A goal and a daily mission are important to life no matter who you are. Having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish every day of your life is worth striving for and the road to being symptom free.
  Make every effort to spot the early warning signs of a mood swing, crying for no reason, difficulty getting out of bed in the morning, any feeling useless, and irritability and be aware of your spending habits, changes in sexual habits and feelings of being superior than you normally do. Keeping track of your symptoms is one of the coping techniques that will ensure long-term stability.  Healthy living by having the proper facts about your disease leads to wellness.                                       
 Finding the right treatment plans begins the process of coping with bipolar disorder.  There are different treatment plans available for bipolar patients. Some practices that will ensure long-term stability include:   proper dieting, exercise, yoga, martial arts, hobbies, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
 You should have daily journal of how and any symptoms you may feel.   Daily activities that you should make sure a part of a system are:   work on one project and finish it before starting another, make sure you are getting the proper amount of sleep each night, as well as eating the proper portions of healthy nutritional foods, contacting your therapist or doctor whenever you are having bipolar symptoms of mania or depression coming upon. Paying attention to the early warning signs of mania or major depressive episodes is critical. You can also using your support group when necessary
Self-Awareness is the secret of maintain a stable mood. Even if you are experiencing symptoms of bipolar I, bipolar II, self-awareness is answer. When in an acute depressive episode or extreme episode of mania you have little self control.   When experiencing hypomania you are capable of using self-awareness and your daily life.
Keeping a daily Journal of your feelings and thoughts and writing down any symptoms will help you to become skilled at recognizing triggers you will see early warning signs. Managing bipolar disorder is to gain knowledge of and using the skills for prevention.

Unfortunately there is no cure for bipolar disorder but, there is control, and prevention of future episodes and with time, work and a capable doctor there can be stability to this devastating disorder.