He and many others were ripped out their daily routines because of the war. ... Some mental stresses the soldiers experienced were the loneliness or the feeling of solitude, the risk of death, the taking of another man's life, the sheer amount of death they saw, and irregular routines. One mental stress soldiers endured was the feeling of loneliness and isolation from the normal or outside world. ... " Another mental stress was the irregular routine. ... " This lack of routine seemed inhuman, out of ordinary which in turn messed with a soldier's confidence. ...

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Again, the operative aspect of the disorder is that these symptoms persist into normal daily activity and for no apparent reason. Obviously, if a relative is dying one may have higher fears of contamination (germs, disease) or thoughts of morbidity during this time but not under normal circumstances. ... Medication coupled with therapy show that OCD is a disorder that can be overcome so that its victim may enjoy his/her life like normal (Levenkron, 1991). ... For many years as a child I would bath not repetitively but in the exact same routine every single day, and also when I walk on pat...

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The Effects of Divorce Divorce can be extremely painful for children, adults, and extended family members. My parents divorced when I was seven years old, and I remember how traumatic it was for me. I want to make sure my son Bryce is able to cope with the effects of my divorce. My ex-husba...

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, causes people to suffer in silence and isolation and it can destroy a persons" ability to live a normal everyday life. ... It affects self-image, relationships and the normal routines of daily life. ...

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We all have habits and routines in our daily lives, like brushing our teeth before bed. ... When the fear and nervousness return, the person with OCD repeats the routine all over again. ... Many sufferers are also quite aware that their behaviors are not normal and people who suffer from OCD are not crazy by any means of the word. ...

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Also, many doctors often ignore the thyroid gland during routine examinations. ... Although the normal TSH range can vary somewhat from lab to lab, it is generally considered to include the range of 0.3 to 5.0. ...

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Acute stress generally is not very harmful, as long as it does not happen too often and your body has a chance to return to normal. ... In our society, many people fall into a rut of everyday life and fear change to their daily routines. ...

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Quirky behavior or something more serious? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD affects nearly two to three percent of the U.S. population. OCD affects both males and females, but males start to show signs of OCD at an earlier age, between the ages of six and fifteen, while in females it tends t...

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And patients with primary obsessional slowness who become "stuck" for hours while performing a routine task. ... Family members of people with OCD also have more than normal occurrences of major depression, bipolar illness, panic attacks, severe phobias and neurological problems. ... Tensions may rise especially within the normal dynamics of parent-teen relationships. ...

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Studies have shown that people who have suffered severe facial trauma were more likely to develop symptoms of depression, anxiety, and hostility when compared to a matched normal control group for a period of up to 1 year post trauma. ... It can make them feel secure and confident again to do normal everyday things. ...

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She can vividly remember walking through the crowded halls of our high school and routinely having anxiety attacks because she felt she was on display in front of the whole student body. ... She desperately wanted to be normal and have friends, but she knew that under the circumstance, it was highly improbable. ...

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It is characterized by obsessive thoughts and/ or compulsive behaviors that significantly interfere with normal life. ... They may have cleaning and washing rituals imposed on them or have to do everything according to a fixed routine (De Silva and Rachman, 1992, pg. 33). ...

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When the brain recognizes that you're not in danger anymore, the Parasympathetic Nervous System starts to work and does the exact opposite, to bring the systems back to normal. ... The obsessions sometimes lead to over-performing a routine like washing hands, repeating phrases, counting, and more to relieve the anxiety caused by the obsession. ...

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