Dear Mother, College life has turn out different than what I thought it would be like. There are so many choices to make around here. I often have to consult my new roommate here on what classes I should take. I love my new roommate. We even have the same classes together. After class, we do whatever she wants to do like hang out at the movies or the mall. I let her pick out almost everything in my wardrobe even though I don't like her style of fashion, but I dont want to make her mad. I hate it when she leaves to go hang out with her boyfriend and leaves me behind. I always call her like 10 times when she is with him to make sure that jerk has not mistreated her. I can't do any homework or any studying till she comes back to the dorm. I really hate her boyfriend, they always hang out together. I hope they break up soon. Anyways, I will try to continue writing to you.
Love,
David
Friday, December 12, 2008
Week 2: Case Study 7 Conclusion: Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder
Case Study 7: A 35-year-old clothing salesman was showing a particularly fussy customer a suit 2 months ago and suddenly began to sweat profusely. His heart started to pound, he felt dizzy, and became fearful that he was about to die. The customer didn’t notice his condition and continued to question him about the suit in minute detail. The patient, feeling faint, abruptly left the customer and went to lie down in the back of the store. The customer became insulted, complained to the manager, and left. When the manager found the patient he was slumped in a chair in the back room trembling. Approximately 10 minutes later the patient’s symptoms began to subside. He saw his physician the next day who found no evidence of any medical problems. Two weeks later, he had another similar unexpected attack. Since that time he has worried continuously about having another attack. His friends and colleagues have noticed that he is no longer as spontaneous and outgoing as he had been in the past.
The patient is maybe demonstrating symptoms of Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder.
Treatment: Identifying any psychological problems or dealing with fatigue/stress. This involves taking a stress-management that helps them deal with stress and help link how to prevent the disorder. Also, anti-depressants have proven helpful with this disorder.
Summary: This patient is going through a significant amount of stress, dealing with angry customers. He complains of dizzyness, profuse sweating, racing heartbeat, and feeling faint. However, after examination, a doctor found no evidence of any medical problems. As a result of the fear of having another one of these "anxiety attacks", he shows "significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning". He demonstrates many of the symptoms that are associated to a Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder.
The patient is maybe demonstrating symptoms of Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder.
Treatment: Identifying any psychological problems or dealing with fatigue/stress. This involves taking a stress-management that helps them deal with stress and help link how to prevent the disorder. Also, anti-depressants have proven helpful with this disorder.
Summary: This patient is going through a significant amount of stress, dealing with angry customers. He complains of dizzyness, profuse sweating, racing heartbeat, and feeling faint. However, after examination, a doctor found no evidence of any medical problems. As a result of the fear of having another one of these "anxiety attacks", he shows "significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning". He demonstrates many of the symptoms that are associated to a Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Week 1: Parkinson's Disease: Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on January 1942. He went on to become a 3-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer and a gold medalist from the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. He is known for his "float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" type fighting style which helped elevate him to one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all-time.
After retirement, he learned that all his years as a boxer has taken a toll and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This neurological disease left him with a slowness of speech and movement. His condition continues to digress but Muhammad Ali is still hanging strong against his greatest opponent yet, Parkinson's disease.
I feel that much more research can be dedicated to Parkinson's disease. For example, research might provide information on whether the disease is hereditary or if it there is a cause and how we can have better prevention against the disease. Hopefully, through more research, scientist can provide a treatment plan than can help knockout this disease before its too late.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-505916/Frail-feisty-Muhammad-Ali-continues-battle-Parkinsons.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali
After retirement, he learned that all his years as a boxer has taken a toll and was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. This neurological disease left him with a slowness of speech and movement. His condition continues to digress but Muhammad Ali is still hanging strong against his greatest opponent yet, Parkinson's disease.
I feel that much more research can be dedicated to Parkinson's disease. For example, research might provide information on whether the disease is hereditary or if it there is a cause and how we can have better prevention against the disease. Hopefully, through more research, scientist can provide a treatment plan than can help knockout this disease before its too late.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-505916/Frail-feisty-Muhammad-Ali-continues-battle-Parkinsons.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali
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