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 …
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 …
Do you get a sense of being overwhelmed? Do you suffer from anxiety, sadness, or panic attacks? Do these sensations appear to come out of nowhere, unconnected to life events or what’s going on in your environment? If that’s the case, your worry might be a sign of something more serious. Anxiety is typically the …
Serotonin or 5-HT is a neurotransmitter. It modulates learning, memory, mood, cognition, reward, and numerous physiological processes such as vomiting and vasoconstriction. Most of the serotonin is located in the GI tract and the rest in platelet and CNS. Most of the antidepressant such as SSRI and SNRI helps to increase level of serotonin. Low …
