Question 1

how could you describe depression in your own words?

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Depression sx’s can: Include feeling sad, irritable or angry; v in sex drive &amp; energy or motivation levels. One may socially isolate or stop involvement in normal activities. Sleep, appetite &amp; weight may ^ or v. Concentration, memory &amp; self esteem may v with an absence of joy, feelings of helplessness or hopelessness. There may be crying spells or thoughts of death or suicide.

Question 2

difficulty finding words. tia ?

Accepted Answer

Finding words: It can be TIA or impending stroke.

Question 3

i'm at a loss of words, any suggestions?

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Develop Scripts: One way to deal with "not knowing what to say" is to develop templates or scripts.  Another thing you can do is create 5 to 7 questions you will ask another person when you meet, such as, "where did you grow up?" or "what do you do in your spare time"?
       If you focus on learning about the other person and get them to talk about themself, it takes the focus off you.

Question 4

how many words should a 1 year old have?

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2-4 Words: The standard is that a 1 year old child should have a vocabulary of 2-4  words.

Question 5

how many words should a 21 month old have?

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Speech dev & toddler: A 21 month old can have anywhere from 5- 20 words or more. Speech development however has multiple facets to it and environment plays a role too. So it would be best to ask his/her pediatrician if you are concerned.

Question 6

speech issues mumbling and loss of words help!?

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Encourage you to : See your primary care provider. Pcm may need to refer for neurological evaluation.

Question 7

when do babies start connecting words to objects?

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1 years: Babies start connecting words to objects after they turn 1 year of age.  The connections seem inconsistent at first, especially since the baby can't talk yet.  As the months goes by, the baby will start talking, and it will become obvious that he knows objects have names.  His speech and language should improve as each month passes.

Question 8

what to do about why do i mix words when speaking?

Accepted Answer

Eval: This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes. 
Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.

Question 9

i repeat words in my head all the time.  is that bad?

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Not Necessarily: It is pretty common to repeat words, phrases, or songs. It becomes a problem if it is so distracting that it keeps us from taking care of daily responsibilites or becomes so frustrating that we become angry or depressed over the practice. If you are repeating things to yourself for hours on end, or not able to carry out daily activities, then it is a problem.

Question 10

in easy to understand words, what is food intolerance?

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Food intolerance: Some foods don't agree with everyone. If your body does not make the natural chemicals to break down a food, you may not digest it well. This can cause nausea, stomach cramps, gas, diarrhea or vomiting. An allergy reaction may cause hives or swelling. You may need to avoid that food for a while (or sometimes longer). Some people will grow out of these problems and can have those foods again.

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