ron bowden's List: Medical/Psychology Related

• Indeed, it seems reasonable to assume that greater verbal prowess would facilitate more sophisticated (and more effective) distraction strategies, which would then result in greater delay times.
• At the opposite extreme is the person who predominantly prefers immediate gratification and declines the alternative of waiting or working for larger, delayed goals. Correlated with this is a greater concern with the immediate present than with the future, and greater impulsivity. Socioculturally, this pattern is correlated with membership in the lower socioeconomic classes, with membership in cultures in which achievement orientation is low, and with indices of lesser social and cognitive competence.” (Mischel, 1974)

• Bipolar I disorder. Mood swings with bipolar I cause significant difficulty in your job, school or relationships. Manic episodes can be severe and dangerous.
• • Euphoria
   
  • Extreme optimism
   
  • Inflated self-esteem
   
  • Poor judgment
   
  • Rapid speech
   
  • Racing thoughts
   
  • Aggressive behavior
   
  • Agitation or irritation
   
  • Increased physical activity
   
  • Risky behavior
   
  • Spending sprees or unwise financial choices
   
  • Increased drive to perform or achieve goals
   
  • Increased sex drive
   
  • Decreased need for sleep
   
  • Inability to concentrate
   
  • Careless or dangerous use of drugs or alcohol
   
  • Frequent absences from work or school
   
  • Delusions or a break from reality (psychosis)
   
  • Poor performance at work or school
• • Sadness
   
  • Hopelessness
• • If she had suicidal thoughts, I don't think Gina would share them at this time - but she might with someone she trusts like Ron
• • Anxiety
   
  • Guilt
   
  • Sleep problems
   
  • Low appetite or increased appetite
   
  • Fatigue
   
  • Loss of interest in daily activities
   
  • Problems concentrating
   
  • Irritability
   
  • Chronic pain without a known cause
   
  • Frequent absences from work or school
   
  • Poor performance at work or school

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• Experimental Alzheimer's drug shows early promise

         

   

  By MARILYNN MARCHIONE (AP Medical Writer)

   

  From Associated Press

    July 29, 2008 3:51 PM EDT

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• Leeza Gibbons Puts on Her Dancing Shoes

     

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  In this undated image made available by ABC, Leeza Gibbons, right, dances with partner Tony Dovolani on the set of "Dancing With The Stars" in Los Angeles, Calif. CAROL KAELSON

   

       

   

   

  From Associated Press

    March 25, 2007 8:16 PM EDT

• Here are six stories of how shoulder, knee, hip and ankle procedures helped people return to more active lives, plus what you need to know to see if one's right for you.