How Do Doctors Diagnose ADHD?

  Somehow, it appears that mental conditions are the new buzzwords. It’s not unusual to see random people ‘diagnose’ some of these conditions based on little or no evidence. Of all, ADHD (Attention Hyperactivity/Deficit Disorder) and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), and a few others top the list. You can learn all about OCD here. This…

What Is Pica?

  Alice was concerned about her younger sister.   She had noticed for some time now how Eunice had formed the habit of putting non-edible items in her mouth and appearing to derive a kind of thrill from consuming them.    Oh, and how these things disgust her, from either biting off the end of…

Eating disorders: Bulimia nervosa

Seeking social gratification and frantic attempts at fitting into a particular social community at times can push some people to take drastic measures. While trying to make their body shape seemingly meet unwritten societal standards and avoid body-shaming, some people tend to become preoccupied with their weight and body shape amongst other things, and eventually…