Question 1

do you believe medication is always required in cases of major depression? if not, what 3-5 behavioral changes are key to managing depression?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have a psychologist or therapist trained in cognitive behavior therapy (cbt), that is the first place to start.  Other interventions such as diet, exercise, meditation, yoga, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) can help.  Dr. Andrew weil's new book " spontaneous happiness" is a good resource.

Question 2

behavior modification theory suggests that we can change behavior. how?

Accepted Answer

Reward The Positive: Behavior modification theory is based on a  simple idea: reward positive and ignore negative behavior. Often used in parenting children. An example: 2 children are playing side-by-side sharing their toys are verbally praised and 5 minutes is added to their play time, a third child refuses to share and is placed in a brief time-out effectively ignoring the negative behavior. Consistency is the key.

Question 3

why do i have these childish behaviors at 90?

Accepted Answer

You choose: Starting point:   what are you calling childish, what about it bothers you?  Where do you do it? When? How does it serve you?  Next point: what do you want from yourself instead, why do you want it? Next point: mentally rehearse new behaviors in the presence of old triggers until they become familiar to you. Your behavior isn't happening to you, but through you.  Identify and choose new behaviors.

Question 4

what are the causes of my child's naughty behavior?

Accepted Answer

Belief system: We do everything for infants when they cry.This sets up a belief system that we are their servant & only exist to please them.When they begin walking we begin to ignore them, since they can get around & play.They don't like it.Acting out is an amplification of crying behavior.They do it to get noticed & get their way.Parents may find it cute & send a smile their way while saying no-this confuses.

Question 5

what could be the cause of being alarmed at my own behavior?

Accepted Answer

Self-observation: You don't say what type of behavior you find alarming -- so this could possibly be healthy insight as much as embarrassment.  And it seems you're asking for help,  which speaking with a therapist could provide.  Have you gotten some type of wake-up call from someone?  If you're alarmed by your own behavior, it's worth it to seek some consultation.  Best wishes to you.

Question 6

what exactly is asd behavior?

Accepted Answer

Left-Right Shunting: Left to right shunting at the atrial level, diminished  peer group exercise performance , indolent, atrial arrythmias, varying degrees of pulmonary hypertension depending on shunt fraction. Incidentally found while obtaining echocardiogram for murmur or during sports clearance echo, or echo for evaluating supraventricular tachycardia, counterclockwise loop on vectocardiogram for primum asd.

Question 7

gynaecologist that key care covers 100%?

Accepted Answer

Ask Benefits Person: A person in charge of insurance benefits at the insurance company or at the employer should know the answers about which services are covered and how insurance functions. You have posted on HealthTap's free, public, informational forum for health questions. People post questions from all over the world. We volunteer doctors on HealthTap do not know what insurance coverage details our users have.

Question 8

toxoplasmosis effects on humans behavior?

Accepted Answer

Many possible : Most healthy people who are infected with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite do not have any signs or symptoms.  Some people develop signs and symptoms similar to those of the flu such as body aches, headache, fever, &amp; fatigue. More severe signs in people with compromised immune systems may include headache, confusion, lung problems, poor vision, poor coordination &amp; seizures.

Question 9

whats the key to becoming a healthy centenarian?

Accepted Answer

Multiple factors: Centanarians have a few things in coomon. They are slender,  socially engaged, feel they are still contributing to their community, physically active, often still working way past usual retirement age, have successful coping skills and eat and drink alcohol in moderation. Genetics play a role, but environmental and personal factors can modify even terrible genetics.

Question 10

what are the key differences between pots and ist?

Accepted Answer

Basic differences...: POTS:  Abnormally fast sinus rhythm at rest or minimal activity that accelerates beyond expectations and is out of proportion to physiologic necessity, not resulting from an explainable underlying cause. Diagnosed by exclusion.  IST:  Condition of orthostatic intolerance leading to abnormal increase in heart rate with change in position. Diagnosed with tilt table.

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