A 20 year-old woman presents to her psychiatrist with the following complaint: “I have a lot of trouble falling asleep at night and struggle to stay asleep if I do manage to fall asleep lately. Needless to say, I’m always tired and moving slow. I have lost 10 pounds in the last two months, because I have no desire to eat, and I have just not been my old self…feeling sad most of the day. Previous activities that I used to enjoy, like walking my dog in the park and baking cookies, can barely put a smile on my face.” What disorder does this patient likely have? Explain why you selected this disorder (eg. what symptoms supported your decision) and recommend a treatment plan if her physician discovers that she does not have any other co-morbid disorders. Diagnosis: Explanation: Treatment:
According to the described situation, the symptoms that the women has such as unable to sleep at night, fatigue, loss of appetite, feeling low and sad, uninterested in doing daily activities. All these symptoms, depicts that the woman is undergoing through certain stress be it necessarily or unnecessarily. Also, if it stayed for a longer period of time, it might lead to depression also.
Indeed, stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Being able to recognize common stress symptoms can help you manage them. Stress that's left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes.
Common effects of stress can be headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, lack of motivation or focus, social withdrawal, sleep problems, sadness etc. which the woman is already complaining of.
It is important to take steps to manage your stress can have many health benefits. Explore stress management strategies, such as:
Getting regular physical activity
Practicing relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, tai chi or massage
Keeping a sense of humor
Spending time with family and friends
Setting aside time for hobbies, such as reading a book or listening to music
Aim to find active ways to manage your stress. Inactive ways to manage stress — such as watching television, surfing the internet or playing video games — may seem relaxing, but they may increase your stress over the long term.
And be sure to get plenty of sleep and eat a healthy, balanced diet. Avoid tobacco use, excess caffeine and alcohol, and the use of illegal substances.
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