Doctors
opined that this is a severe case of OCD and body dysmorphic disorder, in which
the patient feels a lot of anxiety regarding his appearance. Danny's been
treated, and is there to help people suffering from the same trauma. But this
was an extremely difficult phase of his life. Danny's father said, "There
is a huge lack of understanding about the dangers social networking and mobile
technology can pose if a young person already has any insecurities - which most
do." David Veal (a consultant psychiatrist who was dealing with Danny's
case) told The Sunday Mirror, "Two out of three of all the patients who
come to see me with body dysmorphic disorder since the rise of camera phones
have a compulsion to repeatedly take selfies." Another research by the
Ohio State University says, men who take and share a lot of selfies on sites
like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, possess psychopathic traits like lack of
empathy.
There was also a buzz that Megadrox the APA (American Psychiatric Association)
has waved a confirming flag to selfies causing mental illness. And that they
have named this disorder as selfitis, which has three stages: borderline selfitis
(clicking pictures of oneself at least thrice, but not posting on social
media), acute selfitis (taking selfies at least thrice a day and posting all on
networking sites), and chronic selfitis (an uncontrollable urge to click
selfies and post them). However, this was found to be a hoax, but it definitely
has its set of after-effects. Selfie Addiction Help People habitual to clicking
selfies is actually a cry for help. Psychologists have suggested a way: to
maintain a selfie journal. All you have to do is note down everything that's on
your mind when you're about to take a selfie. Analyze if this is a way to
satisfy your need for social recognition, or is it a way to deal with mood
swings and anxiety. If you feel you're on your way to getting addicted, please
take a pause. Talk to someone you know. Consult a psychologist or a counselor.
Give a break to your smartphone and lessen your visits on picture uploading
sites. Nausea After Eating This article helps you understand the various
possible reasons behind experiencing nausea after eating, and provides a few
self-care methods to manage the condition. TAGGED UNDER: Nausea Advertisement
It is certainly not nice to feel nauseated after having a hearty meal.
The
problem should not be concerning, if it happens occasionally. However, if the
same occurs consistently, or starts getting worse, then it is imperative to
seek medical help at the earliest. The Causes Understand that, nausea or
vomiting is not a disease in itself, but an indicant of certain ongoing physiological
or psychological problems in the body. Some common conditions that may cause
the sufferer to feel nauseous or vomit after eating include: Food Poisoning
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United
States, nearly 1 in 6 people gets affected by food poisoning, annually. Eating
food that gets contaminated with pathogens or their toxins, causes this
condition. Within hours after eating such food, symptoms like nausea and
vomiting begin to occur. The condition is further worsened by diarrhea, stomach
cramps, and fever. Psychological Stress Feeling nauseous after a meal may
indicate that the affected person is in some sort of distress. It is clinically
proven that, emotions influence almost all bodily functions, including that of
the digestive system. It could happen that while you are eating, you are overly
anxious, stressed or excited about something. So, such emotions may lead to
something as uncomfortable as feeling nauseated. Viral Gastroenteritis (stomach
flu) Viral gastroenteritis refers to a viral infection that attacks the stomach
and intestines. Eating contaminated food or sharing contaminated items causes
the infection.
In most cases, viral gastroenteritis triggers nausea or vomiting
in the affected person shortly after eating. It also causes a low-grade fever,
stomach ache, watery stools, and headache. Bulimia Nervosa A potentially
life-threatening and much more serious condition than the ones mentioned above,
bulimia nervosa is a psychological problem which manifests itself as an eating
disorder. Affected people severely starve themselves to lose weight because
they live in a perpetual fear of putting on weight. Starvation is usually
followed by uncontrollable eating, and then, self-induced vomiting, abuse of
laxatives or indulging in rigorous exercise. So, feeling nauseated shortly
after a meal may be an indicator of bulimia. Peptic Ulcer Peptic ulcers are
mainly caused by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, prolonged use of
pain-relieving drugs or other medicines. The main sign of the condition is a
burning pain that mostly occurs in the area that lies between the breastbone
and naval. This pain gets worse when the stomach is empty, and is somewhat
relieved by consuming certain foods. Less commonly, peptic ulcers are known to
cause mild nausea after the affected person has eaten. Other Causes Indigestion
Irregular eating habits Stomach cancer (a less common cause) Food allergy
Self-Care Measures Nausea or vomiting could have a wide range of medical
conditions as its cause.
That is why, it is important to seek medical help and
get the underlying cause diagnosed. Apart from what doctors suggest, here are
some self-care measures that may help manage the condition at home. ☛
Develop healthy eating habits. You can start by eating smaller, nutritious meals several
times a day, eating slowly and without any distractions, avoiding overeating,
and more importantly, eating at regular times. ☛
Nausea is worsened by hyperactivity and a lifestyle conducive to stress. So,
take out
some time for a leisure activity, and help your body and mind unwind. ☛
Nausea can be controlled by taking clear or ice-cold drinks, lemonade or fruit
juices throughout the day. Lemon tea, herbal tea or green tea also helps in the
treatment. Increase the
amount of liquid foods in your diet to evade the risk of dehydration. ☛
Smell arising from cooking, perfumes, smoke from vehicles or oil, etc., can
cause some people to feel nauseated. So, avoid exposure to such elements. Also
avoid riding vehicles, congested spaces, and prolonged exposure to heat
and humidity after having your meal. ☛
Include more of bland and light foods in your diet, and refrain from spicy and
greasy foods. Whole grains, fresh fruits, and other nutritious foods also help
in curbing nausea.
☛ Some people may get
nauseated by the smell of hot or warm foods.
If you have a similar problem,
then let the food cool down to room temperature before eating it. ☛
For some people, it becomes difficult to avoid foods that have made them
nauseous in
the past. In such cases, it is advisable to carry over-the-counter medicines,
and use them when needed and as prescribed by the chemist. Chronic episodes of
nausea after eating is a matter of great concern. It may not be wise to take
such matters in your own hands and seek help only when the problem gets worse.
Timely treatment can help lessen your anxiety, ensure quick relief from such
ailments, and reduce the risk of any complications. How to Overcome Exam Fear
It is important to get over exam-related anxiety so as to do well in the exams.
This Buzzle article provides a few tips on ways to overcome exam fear. TAGGED
UNDER: Study Tips Exams Advertisement Exams are a way of assessing what a
student has learned during the academic year. These allow the teachers to
evaluate the learning and grasping abilities of the student. Therefore,
students need to achieve good scores in the examinations. However, most
students experience a lot of stress while preparing for exams. They feel a lot
of pressure, as both their parents and teachers expect them to get high scores.
Though it is normal to feel a little bit of fear and anxiety, there are times
when the students are unable to study and perform well due to fear and anxiety.
At times, students tend to forget what they have learned due to fear. Under
such circumstances, they end up scoring less than they could have.
Hence, it is
extremely crucial for students to learn about how to overcome fear, so that
they can give their examination confidently, subsequently earning good grades.
Tips for Overcoming Exam-related Anxiety Students who feel anxious are likely
to experience problems such as difficulty in concentrating while studying,
confusion, feeling stressed while looking at difficult questions, feeling
blank, dizziness, sweating, sleeplessness, etc.
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