oleh admin | Des 27, 2024 | medical conditions and diseases, mental health, psychology, psychology of everyday life, trauma
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READ MORE: The man’s frightening dreams were a
indicator of a fatal neurological disorder
A study indicates that individuals residing with particular mental health issues might be susceptible to experiencing nightmares.
Researchers in
Texas
examined 116 college students regarding their propensity for experiencing nightmares.
Next, the group looked into how often people experience nightmares relates to their levels of neuroticism, tendency towards having more dreams, flexible mental borders, and heightened senses.
The
study found
individuals who often experience nightmares tended to have greater emotional instability.
sensitive to stress
as well as finding it difficult to manage their emotions.
These characteristics might lead people dealing with such issues to absorb stress internally and see their experiences appear as intense and disturbing visuals in their dreams.
Moreover, individuals with fragile psychological barriers—who struggle to distinguish between their feelings and actual events—might find it difficult to screen out disturbing visuals and sentiments during their slumber.
These characteristics have been associated with mental health conditions such as anxiety.
depression
, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this might clarify why individuals suffering from these issues
report frequent nightmares
.
Nevertheless, individuals who exhibited higher tendencies towards experiencing anxiety and guilt—those characterized as neurotic—did not show an increased likelihood of having nightmares compared to those without such traits.
William Kelly, the lead researcher and an associate professor at the University of the Incarnate Word in Texas, stated
PsyPost
‘It is not unusual to experience nightmares. It appears that certain tendencies can affect them.’
In our research, people who frequently experienced nightmares appeared more prone to having less distinct boundaries among different mental states. Additionally, they tended to be more susceptible to negative emotions and encounter these feelings in multiple ways.
‘It’s as if there is a tendency for an unpleasant mental event to spread across the mind in certain people, like a storm stirring disturbing imagery and emotions in dreams.’
The research team indicated that individuals who often have nightmares could go through a phenomenon known as ‘concretization.’ In this process, intangible mental occurrences transform into physical representations, like disturbing visuals during sleep.
These people might then have a higher tendency to absorb stress and convert it into troubling dreams.
Individuals who possess fragile mental defenses might find themselves encountering unsettling visuals during their sleep and could struggle to block these images out, resulting in bad dreams.
Moreover, the group discovered that individuals possessing sensory processing sensitivity — characterized by a heightened response to both internal and external stimuli — were not more prone to experiencing nightmares.
Kelly mentioned, “It was unexpected that sensory processing sensitivity didn’t correlate with nightmares like it had in earlier research, considering how closely it aligns with having fragile psychological borders.”
‘At present, we do not comprehend this discovery.’
The research had multiple constraints, primarily due to having a participant pool mainly consisting of college students. Consequently, the conclusions may not be applicable to individuals who are older or do not experience stress related to schooling.
The group expressed their desire to broaden the study by examining how nightmares affect various groups of people.
Kelly stated: “A significant portion of people, whether they have mental health issues or not, experience nightmares from time to time. Despite this, the reasons behind them still puzzle us.”
We’ve been trying to figure out which main psychological traits appear to affect whether someone experiences nightmares.
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oleh admin | Des 4, 2024 | health, healthcare and medicine, illness, medical conditions and diseases, medicine and healthcare
Lifehack My ID
,
Jakarta
– Beberapa
penyakit
Kronis atau tak dapat disembuhkan sepenuhnya, kondisi tersebut membutuhkan perawatan berkelanjutan guna mengendalikan gejala dan mencegah komplikasi yang lebih parah. Di bawah ini merupakan sejumlah penyakit yang mensyaratkan pasiennya menjalani pengobatan secara kontinu:
minum obat
sepanjang hidup.
1. Hipertensi
Tekanan darah tinggi atau
hipertensi
Merupakan tenaga yang memacu aliran darah menuju dinding bagian dalam pembuluh nadi. Akibat dari tekanan darah tinggi ini bisa melipat gandakan kemungkinan terjadinya serangan jantung, menaikkan potensi komplikasi gagal jantung, serta masalah pada sistem sirkulasi termasuk penyakit arteri ekstremitas.
Dilansir dari
Vinmec
Pengidap hipertensi harus minum obat sepanjang hayat sesuai dengan anjuran dari dokter. Tujuan utama terapi ini adalah untuk mencegah serta menghilangkan dampak buruk akibat penyakit tersebut. Tambahan pula, guna menjaga efektivitas penanganan sangat diperlukan upaya dalam menangkal kambuhnya penyakit dan meredam pertumbuhan situasi medis yang semakin parah.
2. Diabetes
Diabetes adalah suatu kondisi jangka panjang yang sering dialami masyarakat di Indonesia. Sebagaimana dikutip dari
URMC Rochester
,
penyakit diabetes harus dikontrol dengan mengonsumsi obat, terutama penderita diabetes 1. Diabetes tipe 1 harus menggunakan suntikan insulin dikarenakan tubuh yang tidak lagi memproduksi insulin sama sekali.
Sementara itu diabetes tipe 2 harus mengonsumsi obat, namun tidak semuanya. Kemudian diabetes gestasional adalah diabetes yang terjadi selama kehamilan. Dengan kadar gula darah yang dapat dikontrol sejak awal kehamilan tanpa obat-obatan.
3. HIV
Virus Imunodifikasi Manusia (HIV) merupakan virus yang serangan terhadap sistem pertahanan badan. HIV ini akan memukul sel-sel darah putih dalam tubuh, akibatnya menyusutkan kemampuan benteng dari dalam dan menjadikan seseorang lebih gampang jadi mangsa berbagai macam penyakit layaknya kanker, tuberkulosa, serta infeksi lain-lain. Bagi mereka yang menderita sakit HIV diharapkan untuk minum obat setiap harinya sebagaimana petunjuk medis.
Dilansir dari
Hiv.gov
Dengan mengonsumsi obat-obatan secara rutin bisa membantu menstabilkan viral load agar tetap rendah. Di sisi lain, jika terlewat bahkan hanya sekali pun, hal itu setara dengan memberikan peluang bagi virus HIV untuk berkembang biak lebih cepat. Hal ini pada gilirannya dapat melemahkan sistem imun dalam tubuh dan berpotensi menyebabkan Anda menjadi mudah terserang penyakit.
4. Asma
Dikutip dari
Mayo Clinic
, asma merupakan suatu kondisi jangka panjang yang mempengaruhi sistem pernafasan, di mana ada inflamasi serta pembengkakan pada jalur nafas sehingga membuatnya menjadi sempit. Hal ini dapat menimbulkan gejala-gejala seperti kesulitan bernapas, batuk, dan bunyi whistling saat bernapas. Meskipun penanganan asma bervariasi bergantung pada derajat keparahannya, orang-orang dengan asma biasanya harus menggunakan obat-obatan seperti bronchodilator ataupun kortikosteroid dalam bentuk inhaler selama sisa hayat mereka demi meredakan inflamasi dan mencegah serangan asma.
5. depresi serta gangguan kecemasan
Penyakit mental seperti
depresi
Dan kondisi cemas ini bisa bertahan cukup lama serta membutuhkan penanganan medis secara berkala. Obat anti-depresi dan anti-cemas dipergunakan untuk menyetabilkan kembali keseimbangan kimia di otak, hal tersebut sangat membantu pasien dalam mengendalikan gejalanya. Meskipun pendekatan terapis mental seperti CBT (Terapia Perilaku Kognitif) pun sama-sama efektif, tetapi obat-obatan kerapkali merupakan elemen utama dari proses penyembuhan jangka panjang.
Sukma Kanthi Nurani
bersumbang dalam penyusunan artikel ini.
Bahaya Konsumsi Obat Sakit Kepala Selama 15 Hari Lebih Kata Ahli Saraf
oleh admin | Mei 31, 2024 | dermatologists, dermatology, health, medical conditions and diseases, skin care
Moles,
pimples
,
freckles
– The blemishes that may appear on our skin come in various forms. Some are irritating, while others are relatively harmless — they aren’t major inconveniences, but we notice them nonetheless. Skin tags fit this description well. They’re extremely prevalent—almost everybody encounters at least one during their lifetime—but despite being so common, they can still be quite bothersome.
Occasionally mistaken for moles, skin tags appear as tiny, flesh-toned growths.
noncancerous growths
Attached to the skin’s surface via a thin stalk, these growths typically develop in areas where the skin creases, such as the neck, chest, armpits, groin, and eyelids. The downside? You likely won’t escape developing skin tags altogether. However, the silver lining is that they can be readily removed through a visit to your dermatologist.
Up ahead, dermatologists shed light on everything from the removal of skin tags to their underlying causes.
Experts Highlighted in This Article
Neal Schultz
, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, hosts DermTV.com, and is also the founder of BeautyRx by Dr. Schultz.
Kavita Mariwalla
, MD, is a dual-board certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon.
What Exactly Is a Skin Tag?
In the field of medicine, skin tags are referred to as acrochordons or fibroepithelial polyps. Essentially, these occur when additional skin cells develop on the surface of the skin. As explained by dermatologist Neal Schultz, MD, speaking to SANGGRALOKA, “These protrusions extend outward from your body yet remain vertical.” He further clarifies that typically, their length significantly exceeds their breadth; sometimes appearing almost suspended by a slender stalk. Fortunately, such growths generally pose little threat and tend to be more bothersome rather than harmful. According to Dr. Schultz, “While they aren’t dangerous, they can certainly be irritating and troublesome.” Moreover, removing them often requires some form of intervention since they probably will not disappear naturally.
What Causes Skin Tags?
What we understand: roughly half of all U.S. adults experience skin tags. What remains unclear: the exact cause of these growths.
“Partly, these growths are genetic and often appear in areas with skin-on-skin contact, such as folds of skin,” explains Dr. Schultz. These conditions tend to affect people who are middle-aged, overweight, or diabetic. The irritation from skin rubbing against itself or clothing might lead to skin tags. Therefore, reducing this friction—by wearing loose clothes, taking off necklaces, and using anti-chafing products—could improve the condition.
Ways to Get Rid of Skin Tags
Although skin tags pose no harm, it’s perfectly understandable to consider having them removed. Just like for any other skin issue, consulting a dermatologist regarding potential treatments is advisable. While learning self-removal methods can be helpful, getting this procedure done professionally remains ideal. “It may not require eight years of schooling to get rid of a skin tag,” explains Dr. Schultz, “but some fundamental guidelines must still be followed.” Additionally, Dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla, MD, points out: “Given their attachment via a tiny piece of skin, visiting a clinic where professionals handle removal safely would be the simplest approach.”
Understand that various techniques can be used for removing these growths. A method favored by many dermatologists includes applying a local anesthetic to numb the area followed by excising the lesion using sharp, sterile scissors. “You remain fully conscious during this process; you only feel a slight prick from a tiny needle,” explains Dr. Mariwalla. She adds that the procedure leaves behind a minor incision which typically heals within a few days.
Cryotherapy, which involves freezing the skin tag, is one alternative method, along with cauterization, where heat is used instead. However, this approach does not top Dr. Schultz’s preference list. He explains, “The process of freezing can be quite imprecise and often ends up affecting the surrounding skin area.”
Is It Possible to Remove Skin Tags at Home?
Indeed, it can be done, but it’s strongly advised against. As Dr. Mariwalla points out, “Attempting to remove them yourself might lead to incorrect execution, causing the skin tag to get inflamed and possibly infected.”
If you can’t consult a dermatologist or an expert, and you believe it’s absolutely necessary
must
Dr. Schultz recommends removing a skin tag yourself by first cleaning the string, the tag, and the nearby area with alcohol. Then, tie a snug length of thread around the base of the skin tag to restrict blood flow. Afterward, sterilize small scissors and use them to snip off the tag above where the thread is tied. Once done, apply alcohol to clean the site again, then cover it with an ointment followed by a bandage. Keep it covered as it heals to prevent scarring.
However, once more, removing them at home doesn’t have a doctor’s approval. “Just be cautious with those.”
DIY
As Dr. Mariwalla explains, “The solutions you often see advertised on television or online operate by inducing a significant irritative contact dermatitis. The skin tags drop off as the area becomes extremely inflamed.”
– Additional contributions from Emily Orofino, Holly Carter, and Jessica Harrington
Jessica Harrington
The senior beauty editor at SANGGRALOKA, where she pens articles on hair, skincare, cosmetics, piercings, tattoos, and much more, is based in New York City. With a background in journalism and over eight years of professional experience, her interests include interviewing specialists from the field, staying current with emerging trends, and evaluating novel items.
Danielle Jackson
was previously an assistant beauty editor at SANGGRALOKA.
Emily Orofino
was previously a beauty editor at SANGGRALOKA.
