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| Behavior that involve thoughts |
Mild or clinical depression. |
See Dysthymia. |
| of failure, inadequacy and |
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See Depression. |
| negative thoughts. |
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| Lack of energy. |
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| Sleeping problems. |
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| Poor appetite. |
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| Behavioral changes. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor about |
| Use of a prescription or non- |
effect of drug. |
prescription drug. |
| prescription drug. |
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Discontinue non- |
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prescription drug. |
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| Obsessions and/or compulsive |
Psychological disorder. |
See Obsessive |
| behaviors that consume more |
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Compulsive Disorder. |
| than an hour a day. |
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| Anxiety symptoms when exposed |
Psychological disorder. |
See Phobias. |
| to, or thinking of, a particular |
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| Recurrent, intrusive and |
Psychological disorder. |
See Post-Traumatic Stress |
| distressing recollection of an |
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Disorder. |
| event. |
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| Reliving of an event. |
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| Start of winter season. |
Lack of light. |
See Seasonal Affective |
| Depression. |
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Disorder. |
| Irritability. |
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| Tiredness. |
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| Fear of going crazy. |
Severe anxiety. |
See Panic Disorder. |
| Fear of dying. |
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| Sense of terror or doom. |
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| Palpitations. |
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| Rapid heartbeat. |
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| Behavioral changes in a female. |
Hormone fluctuations. |
See Premenstrual |
| Week to 14 days before |
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Syndrome. |
| menstrual period. |
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See Menopause. |
| OR |
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| Beginning of menopause. |
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| Young child. |
Behavioral problem. |
See Attention Deficit |
| Easily distracted. |
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Hyperactivity Disorder. |
| Squirms in seat. |
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| Symptoms: |
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| Irritability. |
Inhalation or ingestion of |
See Lead Poisoning. |
| Paleness, fatigue, lethargy. |
lead. |
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| Abdominal discomfort. |
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| Headache. |
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| Tremor. |
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| Behavioral changes in an elderly |
Mental deterioration. |
See Alzheimer's |
| person. |
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Disease. |
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See Dementia. |
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| Symptoms: |
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What To Do: |
| Behavioral changes. |
Withdrawal symptom. |
Consult doctor about |
| Recent withdrawal from tobacco, |
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drug withdrawal. |
| alcohol or drug, such as sleeping |
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See Drug Abuse & |
| pills. |
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Addiction. |
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See Alcoholism. |
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| Behavioral or personality |
Brain inflammation. |
See Encephalitis, Viral. |
| changes. |
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| Stiff neck. |
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| General ill feeling. |
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| Headache; vomiting; fever. |
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| Confusion. |
Electrolyte disorder. |
See Sodium Imbalance. |
| Restlessness and anxiety. |
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| Weakness. |
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| Muscle cramps. |
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| Symptoms: |
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| In infant: Restlessness, poor |
Vitamin deficiency. |
See Vitamin D Deficiency. |
| sleep habits, profuse sweating, |
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| delayed motor skills. |
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