A mother recently sat across from me in my clinic, her voice trembling with worry: “Doctor, my son just stays locked in his room all day. He doesn’t study, doesn’t work, barely eats, and when we ask him to do something, he gets irritated or angry. Is this just laziness or something else?” If you’ve …
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As a addiction specialist, I often encounter questions and concerns about the use of cannabis and its effects on health. With the growing popularity of cannabis products, it’s essential to separate fact from fiction and provide evidence-based information. In this blog, I aim to address common misconceptions and shed light on the real impact of …
Somatoform diseases are mental illnesses that cause physical symptoms, most commonly pain. Patients are diagnosed with a somatoform disorder when their symptoms are severe enough to interfere with everyday functioning, are not proven to have a medical cause, and are not the consequence of another mental condition or drug misuse. A patient must undergo a …
Panic disorder affects around a quarter of individuals who see their doctor for treatment of chest discomfort. Patients with chest discomfort typically go undiagnosed and untreated for panic disorder, resulting in frequent visits and significant morbidity. A panic attack is a brief period of high anxiety accompanied by fearful bodily feelings. A racing heart, shortness …
Regardless of whether you’re in a relationship or not, Valentine’s Day appears to be one of those occasions that you either adore or despise. Society, family, and friends place a lot of pressure on us to have an amazing Valentine’s Day. We’re inundated with advertising for flowers and jewellery, and we’re asked “What are you …