by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 16, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Self-esteem, also known as self-worth or self-respect, is the opinion people have of themselves. In psychology, your self-esteem is used to describe your sense of self-worth or personal value. Low self-esteem and pessimism can make it difficult to accept...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 13, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Sexual desire, or “libido,” is an important part of most romantic relationships. When sexual desire fades, or disappears completely, it can impact your quality of life and your relationship with your partner. For most people, sexual desire fluctuates over time. It’s...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 13, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Feeling a loss of interest can make it harder to do the things you need to do each day. It can leave you feeling listless, disinterested, and unmotivated to do much of anything at all. Losing interest in everything that you...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 11, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Negative emotions can be described as any feeling which causes you to be miserable and sad. These emotions make you dislike yourself and others, and reduce your confidence and self-esteem, and general life satisfaction. Emotions that can become negative are hate,...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 8, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
When a person is depressed, it can be tempting to relieve depressive symptoms by turning to drugs and/or alcohol. An estimated one-third of people with clinical depression engage in substance abuse as a form of self-medication to relieve feelings of hopelessness,...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 4, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Irritability is something we all experience, but what sets it apart from other emotional states is the extent to which it pollutes the emotional atmosphere around us. One person’s irritable mood can release negativity and stress-inducing vibes that negatively impact...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 2, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
At some time in our lives we will all experience pain; physical and/or emotional discomfort caused by illness, injury, or an upsetting event. Though most of us would rather avoid it, pain does serve an actual purpose that is good and seen as protective. For example,...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Feb 1, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
People who experience anhedonia have lost interest in activities they used to enjoy and have a decreased ability to feel pleasure. It’s a core symptom of major depressive disorder, but it can also be a symptom of other mental health disorders. Some people who...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 29, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Social withdrawal is avoiding people and activities you would usually enjoy. For some people, this can progress to a point of social isolation, where you may even want to avoid contact with family and close friends and just be by yourself most of the...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 27, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Hypersomnia is a condition in which you feel excessive sleepiness during the day. It may occur even after long stretches of sleep. Another name for hypersomnia is excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). It can be a primary condition or a secondary condition....
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 23, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Generally, during the developmental period, we all are going through various weight changes. Sometimes we gain weight without any intention, and sometimes we started losing weight. Various factors are associated with such changes: daily routine change, work changes,...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 21, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Work refusal is about denial of doing any work or task. It can be because of anxiety, stress, or depression. Work refusal is common among teenagers but adults also suffer from such kind of stressful situation in which they get involved in refusal of work tasks....
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 20, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Being misunderstood is painful. It can leave you feeling helpless, shameful, impatient, and angry, especially at the person you want to share with. Most of us experience this on a weekly, if not daily, basis. You know that feeling when looking into the eyes of...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 18, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Psychomotor refers to the connections made between mental and muscle functions. Psychomotor impairment occurs when there’s a disruption with these connections. It affects the way you move, talk, and other regular activities. Mental tension and other psychological...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 15, 2021 | Anxiety Disorder, General
Dizzy spells or dizziness is the confusing inclination of being uneven or vertigo. You may feel like you’re going to blackout or your environmental factors move or turn around you. Vertigo is a typical side effect of anxiety. The vast majority has encountered...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 14, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
The concept of clinginess is a bit hard to define. Some people see clinginess differently; others may see it as an act of care and vice versa. In general terms, clinginess is the anxious attachment one feels towards another and their resulting actions. They desire to...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 12, 2021 | Anxiety Disorder, General
State of apprehension includes sensations of stress, terror, and panic. Anxious apprehensive is commonly capable of intellectual, enthusiastic, and physical levels. For example, when feeling anxious apprehensive, an individual may have negative or upsetting thoughts....
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 11, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Suicidal thoughts, or suicide ideation, refers to thinking about or planning suicide. Thoughts can range from creating a detailed plan to having a fleeting consideration. It does not include the final act of suicide. Many people experience suicidal thoughts,...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 8, 2021 | Anxiety Disorder, General
One individual’s easily irritable mindset can deliver distrust and stress-inciting vibes that contrarily sway the whole office, family unit, or study hall. When we feel easily irritable, we feel anxious, fussy, grumpy, and harsh. Our resistance is lower, and we...
by Dr. Keith Kueh | Jan 7, 2021 | Depressive disorder, General
Appetite is a person’s desire to eat food and drink. It indicates how much food a person want to eat along with the type of food. It is a psychological based impulse rather than biologically based hunger. A person can have an appetite even if there is no feeling of...
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