How to Help Someone in Depression

Depression can have serious effects on the lives of people who suffer from it, as people close to them, as friends and family members. According psychcentral.com, denial can be a major problem in the treatment of depression. If someone can not see that there is a problem in the first place, it can be almost impossible for him to recover. Be sure to support loved ones who have been diagnosed with clinical depression, despite difficult times, as it may be vital to the success of their medical treatment. Instructions • Ensure that family member or friend that actually suffer from a diagnosable mental illness. Only a doctor can diagnose and treat mental illnesses. When a person has simply been sad […]

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How to Help Someone With Borderline Personality Disorder

It is a challenge to deal with someone who has borderline personality disorder. They respond aggressively in situations that others would be able to handle quietly. Your feelings of anger and hurt can interfere with your desire to help, especially if you protect small. Follow these steps to support your loved one. Instructions • Educate yourself about the borderline personality is. Understand his anger is not about you. BPD Central is a reputable Internet site that has information and links about the disorder (See Resources below). • Practice empathy with your partner. Imagine what she feels when she misbehaves. Understand her anxiety and fear. • Should the patient at all times. When his opinion of you swing from good to […]

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How to Help Someone With Alcohol Abuse Problems

An alcohol abuser drinks too much, but may not be physically dependent to alcohol. You might know someone suffering from alcohol abuse and feel powerless to help him. There is no simple solution that will fix everything. You should make your best effort to help them by seeing advice from alcohol addiction experts however you have to also realise that in the end, the must want to help too for treatment to be most effective. Instructions • Make the abuser accountable for its actions. Stop making excuses. Do not cover up for him. Do not lie to other people to explain his actions after a heavy drinking episode. Tell the truth, he is abusing alcohol. • Talk with alcohol abuse. […]

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How to Help Someone With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Seeing someone you care about experience the symptoms of PTSD or complex PTSD can be incredibly challenging. To support them effectively while also taking care of your own wellbeing, listen to them without pressure, allowing them to talk at their own pace and express their feelings. Avoid making assumptions about their emotions, both past and present, and refrain from dismissing their experiences with comments like “it could have been worse” or questioning their actions during the traumatic event. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (also known as PTSD) is a serious condition that can greatly affect the quality of life for those who suffer from it. As the name suggests, this disorder brought on by the effects of traumatic events after the fact. […]

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How to Help The Skin Regenerate From a Burn

Cause burns to the skin damaged cells and tissues that present a risk of scarring. The key to healing one burn properly and to prevent lasting scars is to help the skin regenerate new skin cells, which will gradually replace the damaged, abnormal cells in the affected area. With proper care, the skin can heal with healthy cells, which completely replaces them in the injured area, without any infection or scarring. Follow these steps for proper healing and healthy skin regeneration. Instructions The skin regeneration after a burn Gently soak and clean the area burn. Soak burn in cold water for 5-10 minutes. Clean the area gently (do not scrub) with a very mild soap like Cetaphil, using fingertips or a […]

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Treatments For Cement Burns

Direct contact with wet cement can cause chemical burns to the skin or eyes. Various building materials, concrete, plaster, grout and mortar, often contain Portland cement, caustic alkaline binding substance which may cause a serious skin reaction with limited exposure. Because pain is not immediate, the worker can not realize the extent of cement burn until later when symptoms including blisters, skin discoloration and dead skin cells appear (Reference 1). Initial care Remove clothing or boots if they contain wet concrete or other wet cement mixtures. The longer in wet cement in contact with your skin, the greater the risk of suffering a cement burn. Brush away dry patches of cement and rinse the skin with lukewarm water for 20 […]

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How To Treat Burns at Home

Burns on the skin varies in severity of burn, from first to third degree burns. Many first and second degree burns can be considered to be minor and treated at home with little or no medical supervision. After treatment at home should your burn heal in a week or less, depending on the severity of the burn. Avoid touching the burned skin (other than treat it), to prevent irritation or infection. If you feel that your burn is a third – degree burn, which is referred to burn goes through all layers of the skin (epidermis and dermis), you need emergency medical care and you may need treatment at a burn center. Instructions Determine if the burn is a first-, […]

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Treatments For Oil Burns

Burns may affect the different layers of the skin depending on their severity and depth. A first-degree burn is considered minor. Second and third degree burns, such as those that cause blisters, or any burn that covers parts of your face or large areas (bigger than the palm of your hand) of your body must be treated by a doctor. Treatment for a small oil burning can be done at home. Rinse Rinse the burned area gently with cold running water, which will help cool the skin. If your skin is unbroken, and there is a chemical or substance that caused the burn remaining on the skin, gently wash with soapy water. To remove the substance by rinsing can provide […]

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How To Treat First Degree Burns

A first degree burn results from spending a little too much time in the sun. Or if you have been boiling water and steam happens to find its way to your skin, making it red and causes a burning sensation that is a first degree burn. Here are a few tips on making burning feeling a whole lot better. Instructions How To Treat first degree burns Run the burn under cold water as soon as you can. Let the cold water run on it for not less than five minutes. We need to cool it down quickly so burnt stops immediately. Take a couple of Ibuprofen pills to ease the pain and swelling. Keep in mind that if the burn […]

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