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May, 2014
tiredness is the result of a mental illness
tiredness is the result of a mental illness Never suspect a mental health problem until you have confidently ruled out the common physical illnesses (Box 5.8). Suspect a mental health cause for the tiredness: • when there is no evidence to suggest a physical disease, such as lack of any signs of a physical disease […]
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causes of chronic tiredness
The common reasons for chronic tiredness causes of chronic tiredness: Physical health problems • Moderate or severe anaemia • Chronic infections including tuberculosis, hepatitis and HIV/AIDS • Diabetes • Cancer • Chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, kidney disease causes of chronic tiredness: Mental health problems • Depression or anxiety • Alcohol or drug misuse […]
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why do people feel tired
Why do some people feel tired? why do people feel tired?Tiredness is one of the commonest reasons for feeling unwell. Tiredness can present in many ways. One way is feeling fatigued all the time. When this is severe, even minor activities such as getting dressed can seem difficult. Another common way of expressing tiredness is […]
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Things to remember when dealing with a person with a sleep problem
Things to remember when dealing with a person with a sleep problem • Sleeping problems are very common. Insomnia is a health problem if it has been present for at least two weeks and is causing difficulties. • Depression, alcohol misuse, excessive use of sleeping medicines and painful physical illnesses can cause insomnia. • Simple […]
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when to use sleeping pills
When to use sleeping pills when to use sleeping pills?Sleeping pills are medicines containing diazepam, lorazepam, nitrazepam and so on. They are among the commonest medicines used in the world. This fact alone shows us how frequent complaints of insomnia are. However, sleeping medicines produce an artificial sleep. They are all addictive, so that once […]
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Advice on how to sleep better
Advice on how to sleep better • Keep to a regular sleep routine. Go to bed at a fixed time. •Wake at the same time no matter how much sleep you have had during the night. Use an alarm clock if you have difficulty waking at a fixed time in the mornings. • Do not […]
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how to deal with sleep insomnia
how to deal with sleep insomnia. Questions to ask the person with sleep problems • What is your sleep pattern? Ask about the amount of sleep, daytime sleep and type of insomnia (for example, difficulty falling asleep, waking up in the middle of the night). • Do you take any medicines or alcohol to help […]
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what causes insomnia as we age?
what causes insomnia as we age? The commonest causes of insomnia are: • alcohol misuse – people who drink alcohol suffer insomnia because they sleep poorly when drunk, and tend to wake up early because of withdrawal symptoms; • depression and anxiety; • misuse of sleeping pills; • medical problems, particularly those that cause pain, […]
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Things to remember when dealing with a person who is worried or scared
Things to remember when dealing with a person who is worried or scared • When worrying and being afraid start affecting a person’s daily life, then they become a health problem. • Panic attacks are attacks of severe anxiety. They are often mistaken for a medical problem, especially a heart attack, because of the severe […]
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how does insomnia affect the body
how does insomnia affect the body. On average, a person sleeps seven to eight hours a day. Sleep gives the body and mind time for rest and makes the person feel fresh in the morning. Insomnia is the word for the commonest type of sleep difficulty, in which sleep is no longer refreshing. Some people […]
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