Rahul Shariff

Do you feel nervous most of the time? Does your heart pound in front of strangers? Do you constantly worry over things? Do you fear going out and meeting people? If you have answered yes to these questions, it is most likely that you are suffering from anxiety disorder. There is a lot of misconception regarding anxiety disorder and most people who suffer from it are unaware of the various symptoms regarding it. Here is a list of symptoms that will help you identify these common symptoms. These symptoms can also be further classified as physical and emotional. You feel that your heart is pounding which causes you to sweat profusely. Experience shortness of breath. Headaches and fatigue. Twitching of hands. Trouble sleeping. Restlessness and trouble concentrating. Irritation and anger for no apparent reason. Always anticipating the worst possible scenario. Becoming numb or mind going blank in front of strangers or a small gathering.

What is borderline disorder and how does it affect you as an individual? Borderline could be best described as a personality disorder in which the person affected by it displays repeated patterns of disorganized behavior with regard to close personal relationships, have low self image and irrational mood swings. If left untreated it could affect personal and professional life of the individual suffering from it. This syndrome is found more predominantly among women than men. Individuals with this disorder are known to have suicidal tendencies and there are many instances of people committing suicide due to this condition. It is a very serious mental illness where the patient may show signs of aggression, anger, depression and anxiety which may last from a couple of hours to many days at a time. People with this disorder may tend to get very aggressive, self destructive and indulge in alcohol and drug abuse. They may also feel unworthy and think of themse

What is bipolar disorder and what are the myths surrounding it? Bipolar is also known as manic depression and individuals who are said to be affected by it suffer from extreme shifts in mood, thinking and energy and tend to swing between one extreme to the other.  Most individuals have mood swings and tend it get over it maybe in a couple of hours or a couple of days. But in this condition these mood swings last over a week and in some extreme cases last over a month. If left untreated bipolar tend to affect the day to day activities of an individual as extreme swings in mood makes concentrating on a particular task difficult. There are several myths about this condition and the most common one is that it cannot be treated. The fact is that it can be treated but it takes time and a lot of effort from the individual and also from his family and friends. The disorder may start during the teenage years of an individual and continue well into his or her adu