Question 1

what is an idiosyncratic response to medications?

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Oppositive or negati: Idiosyncratic refers to an unusual response to a medication, sometimes the opposite for which it was given. These are not allergies, but drug reactions, which should be relayed to any health professional you see.

Question 2

what is an idiosyncratic response to a medication?

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Oppositive or negati: Idiosyncratic refers to an unusual response to a medication, sometimes the opposite for which it was given. These are not allergies, but drug reactions, which should be relayed to any health professional you see.

Question 3

can someone explain to me "idiosyncratic allergic reaction"?

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Idiosyncratic  Rx: An idiosyncratic allergic reaction is an unexpected adverse reaction, typically due to a drug or food, not involving the immune system in the same way that one might reaction to a pet, pollen or a food allergy like peanut.  For example, hives from Aspirin or x-ray contrast are due to their chemical properties in the body, not  allergic antibodies. Allergy skin or blood tests are not helpful.

Question 4

ways to limit idiosyncratic fainting/seizures?

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2 different things: Seizures are electrical events in the brain interfering with normal brain functions including muscle tone and consciousness. Causes of seizures may be undeterminable at times, hence "idiopathic". Fainting on the other hand results from interruption or reduction of blood supply to the brain. If the cause of this is undeterminable, then this is also idiosyncratic, i.e. Not determinable in your case.

Question 5

can you explain idiosyncratic masturbation in men with delayed ejaculation?

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Idiosyncratic: Masturbation develops in some men who masturbate frequently and get used to a particular rhythm and a specific pressure holding the penis to achieve orgasm. Such a combination can not be achieved with vaginal intercourse & causes delayed ejaculation. These man may need to self manipulate during sex achieve orgasm. Some men with idiosyncratic masturbation only climax with self manipulation.

Question 6

to have obsessive compulsive disorder or fake idiosyncratic traits?

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OCD v. idiosyncrasy?: Ocd sufferers experience their symptoms as odd or shameful, and tend to hide them and their suffering.  This can be quite different from character quirks, or idiosyncrasies that may not really involve obsession [ driven thoughts] or compulsions [driven, unwanted, behaviors].  Psychobabble is rampant everywhere, and care should be used in "labeling". "label" only to understand, empathize and help, .

Question 7

what is the concept of attachment and why important?

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Basis / relationship: Attachment is the 2 way emotional connection between (initially) a young child and his caregiver.  When that first bond is healthy, it allows the child to bond with others in their world and develop reciprocity, the ability to take the perspective of another, and empathy.  Without it, relationships with others usually are stormy, harmful, or non-existent for a lifetime.  Treatment helps somewhat.

Question 8

reactive attachment disorder - what is that?

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Reactive Attachment : Is a disorder in children characterized by markedly disturbed & developmentally inappropriate ways of relating socially. For example, failure to initiate or respond to social interactions (inhibited form, or rad), or indiscriminate sociability with strangers (disinhibited vform, or dad). Cause is failure to form normal attachments to primary caregivers as result of neglect, abuse or separation.

Question 9

how to know if i have reactive attachment disorder?

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Reactive attachment: disorder starts B4 age 5. Signs. Symptoms can begin during infancy.t: Withdrawn, sad  listless appearance, Failure 2smile Failure 2 reach out when picked up No interest in interactive games No interest in playing w' toys Engaging in self-soothing behavior, i.e. rocking Calm when left alone
Later children may exhibit disinterested (withdrawn) or disinhibited (over attention seeking) behaviors

Question 10

what is reactive attachment disorder & detachment issues?

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Disturbance in...: Early attachments, often because of abuse or neglect, that interfere with a child's ability to bond to or respond appropriately to others.  Considered a serious disorder. There may be disturbances in eating and failure to gain weight. Without intervention early on, the disorder can become relatively permanent and interfere with the ability to relate to others later on.

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