Post-concussion syndrome

I hit my head on the shoulder harness of a ride. Staggering off the ride I felt strangely fatigued and nauseous, walking haphazardly toward the exit gate. The immediate effects of the severe concussion I experienced lingered for two days, but the structural damage to my brain caused Post Concussive Syndrome, disrupting my life for years. Fatigue, anxiety, and loss of concentration and memory, exacerbated by previously diagnosed depression. The best way to describe the feeling was if you stuck a big

Patient 4 is a 45 year old female who suffers from cardiovascular and metabolic dysfunctions, she takes painkillers and medication for her comorbidities; ten months ago she had fallen and attained a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). After her fall she was admitted to the hospital where she was prescribed a Computerized Tomography (CT) scan. The results of the CT scan confirmed that she there was intraventricular hemorrhaging in her brain and “indicated possible central posttraumatic vertigo” (p

person’s health. As previously stated, medical marijuana has been legalized in 29 states. Marijuana can help the following health problems: Epileptic Seizures, Glaucoma, Dravet’s Syndrome, Anxiety, It can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s, it also helps multiple sclerosis, PTSD and it can protect the brain from concussions and trauma. It serves as an appetite stimulant and helps patients going through chemo with their nausea and vomiting. Marijuana is actually safer to consume than alcohol and tobacco

2014, however like many other veterans, his military experience has impacted his new civilian life due to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. It is paramount that a proper system concerning military veterans of the United States is established for the process of re-acclimating soldiers back to a civilian lifestyle. Within the current system and process that is being used, veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are discharged without the support and guidance they need to efficiently return

that suicide rates are five to 20 times higher among drug and alcohol usage” , thats because depression mixed with drugs or alcohol can make people feel even more depressed. Some of the other contributing factors for adolescent suicide are Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), Bullying- also known as “Bullycide”, and the “contagion effect”- where one suicide motivates the other, common with depressed teens with shared circumstances, or teens influenced by media or memorials (Mental illness, 2012). Even though

Legalize It Recently I found myself a patron of Liquor Barn, a relatively new establishment, and some-what awe-inspiring sight. The idea of this incredibly mammoth collection of adult beverage choices under one roof is dizzying at the least. I personally recommend a visit to anyone who would consider themselves a responsible connoisseur of the finer, adult beverages the world has to offer. I had been listening to a debate on the local National Public Radio station about the recent lifting of the

Though it seems like marijuana is a bad choice when people feel that way, it can be used responsibly as an antidepressant and stress reliever. It can also help people suffering from PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder), which is a mental issue where people are having anxiety and flashbacks from a traumatic moment in their life. These uses are what people use this drug for today, but illegally. If controlled correctly, marijuana could be

Sex Trafficking The intentions of this research paper is quite clear, the intention being that of someone who wants to bring to light the reality of this horrendous crime. The crime being discussed is known as Sex Trafficking. Sex Trafficking by definition means the illegal business of providing a person especially a minor for the purpose of sexual services (Merriam-Webster Law) Sex Trafficking is the third largest criminal organization in the world, coming after drugs and weapons (Klobuchar 2016)

In my last paper I touched base on some of the consequences for Teen Dating Violence (TDV) but closely focused on the victims and much less on the actual abuser. In today’s paper I would like to focus more on the aspects of the law side of TDV. What happens to the abusers after it is all said and done. Teen Dating Violence occurs almost as Domestic Violence, the only difference is the term and the age group that it affects solely. As a teenager 13-18 or a middle school child 13 and younger, they

HI270- World at War, The 20th Century Dr. Pursell July 02, 2015 The Name May Change, the Pain Remains the Same A HISTORY OF WARTIME POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS IN THE 20TH CENTURY ​ ​War takes a toll on those who fight, or are affected by it, this is undeniable. Over the course of the 20th Century, within the U.S. Military and Psychiatric Community the way that this effect is identified and treated has changed many times based on the conflict and the mindset of the American public. The purpose of this