- Male
- 22 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm struggling to manage my hand practice habits. Sometimes I even end up doing it twice a day. I'm worried and not sure how to get it under control. Can you offer any advice or strategies to help manage this?
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Encourage your sister to seek professional help. Excessive salt pencil consumption can lead to: Health Risks 1. Mineral imbalance (sodium, potassium) 2. Dehydration 3. Electrolyte imbalance 4. Anxiety, irritability, and mood swings 5. Digestive issues (nausea, vomiting) Steps to Help 1. Consult a doctor or nutritionist. 2. Monitor sodium intake. 3. Gradually reduce salt pencil consumption. 4. Encourage balanced diet and hydration. 5. Support emotional well-being through counseling or therapy. Emergency Signs 1. Severe vomiting or diarrhea. 2. Abdominal pain. 3. Confusion or disorientation. 4. Seizures. Resources 1. National Health Service (NHS) Helpline. 2. Local mental health support groups. 3. Online resources (e.g., National Eating Disorders Association). Your Role 1. Supportive listening. 2. Encourage professional help. 3. Help track sodium intake. 4. Foster a balanced lifestyle.
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I'm really concerned about my friend. She's feeling really scared every time she tries to do something or when she's just going out. It's like she can't get a handle on her fear. She hasn't seen a doctor about this yet. Do you have any advice on how she might start dealing with this?
That could be generalised anxiety disorder,visit Psychiatrist for appropriate management
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I've been experiencing dreams every single day, and sometimes they get really scary. When I wake up from these, I feel so restless and tired, like I haven't slept at all. This has been happening since I was a kid, but after my dad passed away when I was 23, the dreams got much worse. He would often appear in my dreams and I would cry. Although it's not as intense now, I still have this issue with dreams every day, even if I take a nap during lunch. It affects me so much that I just feel exhausted all the time. I've never talked to a doctor about this before, but I'm starting to really worry. Could you please help me figure out what's going on?
It sounds like you may be experiencing vivid dreams or even sleep disturbances, which can be exacerbated by emotional stress, such as the loss of your father. This is quite common, and your restless feelings upon waking could be linked to disrupted sleep cycles. It might help to speak to a healthcare professional about this, as they can offer strategies or treatments to improve your sleep and emotional well-being.
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