I sprained my ankle pretty badly a few weeks ago and was taken to the emergency room. It took three hours before I saw a doctor. Why are emergency rooms so crowded and the waits so long just to be seen?
A friend has a condition called gastroparesis. Please explain what it is and how it can be treated.
The process of grieving often brings a variety of emotional and physical states that may be complicated by the circumstances of the deceased’s life and death.
About 8% of teens and young adults hurt themselves on purpose, a new study finds. Most of them stop as they get older, but 1% of adults are still harming themselves at age 29. These numbers come from a long-term study of 1,800 teens and young adults. They were surveyed from time to time about their health and behaviors. They were mostly about 15 years old when the study started and 29 when it ended. At the start, about 10% of girls and 6% of boys said they sometimes harmed themselves. The methods included cutting, burning or taking a life-threatening risk. Researchers said it was good to see that most people who harm themselves stop. But the risk is great for those who continue. Other studies have shown that people who are brought to the hospital because of self-harm are 100 times more likely than average to commit suicide. The journal Lancet published the study.
The concept of distinct and discrete stages of grief has evolved to incorporate the understanding that a person’s experience of bereavement is rarely linear.
I lost my brother several months ago, and there are days when I still feel overpowered by sadness. Is it normal to grieve this long?
The stress of dealing with grief may lead to depression, but many resources are available.
Holidays, birthdays, and other important dates are more difficult after the loss of a loved one, but there are ways to ease the pain.
When dealing with grief, focus on taking care of yourself and turning to those closest to you for help and support.
I always knew I’d feel sad when my father died, but I wasn’t expecting to feel so angry. I snap at everyone. What’s wrong with me?