Q What is a Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Describe a narcissist in detail.

Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by dramatic, emotional behavior, which is in the same category as antisocial and borderline personality disorders. Narcissistic personality disorder symptoms may include: Believing that youre better than others. Fantasizing about power, success and attractiveness. Exaggerating your achievements or talents. Expecting constant praise and admiration. Believing that youre special and acting accordingly. Failing to recognize other peoples emotions and feelings. Expecting others to go along with your ideas and plans. Taking advantage of others. Being jealous of others. Believing that others are jealous of you. Trouble keeping healthy relationships. Setting unrealistic goals. Being easily hurt and rejected. Appearing as tough-minded or unemotional. Although some features of narcissistic personality disorder may seem like having confidence or strong self-esteem, its not the same. But underneath all this behavior often lies a fragile self-esteem. Narcissistic personality disorder crosses the border of healthy confidence and self-esteem into thinking so highly of yourself. In contrast, people who have healthy confidence and self-esteem dont value themselves more than they value others. While here you may be generally unhappy and confused by a mix of seemingly contradictory emotions. Others may not enjoy being around you, and you may find your relationships unfulfilling.If you notice any of these problems in your life, consider reaching out to a trusted doctor or Mental Health provider. Getting the right treatment can help make your life more rewarding and enjoyable.

Q Though it takes lots of courage to commit suicide why suicidal people are called coward?

Committing suicide is considered wrong and unjustifiable. Suicide gives up all your future, everything you could have done, because you cant put up with the past or the present. People usually commit suicide when they lack the courage to go on. Its like giving up on the hope that things will ever get better. Under the influence of emotional despair, a suicidal person kills himself in total disregard for those who care for him, those who would have helped him. However at the same time, it is not right to call suicidal people cowards. In fact, they need maximum help and support from those around them. One should lend them a helping hand until they start feeling better about themselves and the situations in their life. There is light at the end of the tunnel. It is important for suicidal people to remember, "this too, shall pass."

Q I am 69 year old, my hands start trembling whenever I am writing any thing which medicine should I take? what is parkinsons disease?

Trembling or shaking of hands is called as tremors. There are variety of tremors found and so variety of causes are there for its occurance. If you are suufering from tremors only when you write something, then these can be: Intentional tremors that occur at the end of any purposeful movements, Cerebellar tremors represented as intetional tremors, postural tremor that occur in particular posture of hand or leg against gravity, benign essential tremors occuring at older age and are inherited from family, tremors due to increased thyroid functioning, tremors due to reduced blood sugar levels, tremors as a result of alohol withdrawal or due to alcohol consumption, it can be a side effect of certain medicines, or it can be a task specific tremors. To prescribe you any medicines, it is necessary to evaluate your symptoms in more detailed way including evaluation by physical examination, which will be best achieved if you see your physician or a neurologist. Perkinsons disease is a degenerative disorder of central nervous system, where brain cells and nervous tissue undergo degeneration, resulting in dopamine deficiency in a patient. If you are trying to link your tremors with parkinsons, then the main differentiating point is parkinsons tremors are observed at rest and not at the time of movements. Further evaluation is needed for proper management.

Q How to reduce indigestion problem i am not getting free motion in morning how to reduce this please reply to me...

Take smaller bites. Get Enough Water during the day. Increase your Dietary Fiber. Try to have salad in your food. Salad is high source of fibres which helps in digestion. Taking the fermented food like curd which helps in proper digestion of food. Star taking the food in natural state like carrot. Take fresh carrot and eat it whole. This is the most important of the natural digestion. Dont try to put strees on your weight. Dont over-eat. Divide your meals into well-spaced nutritionally balanced meals with plenty of fibre and fresh fruit and vegetables. Stimulants such as caffeine, alcohol, sugar and cigarettes can adversely affect the digestive system. Increase fresh fruits (organic where possible) e.g. apples, berries, pineapple, papaya. Yoghurt containing live probiotics such as acidophilus and bifidus is also a valuable addition to the diet. Increase fresh vegetables (organic where possible) e.g. green leafy vegies, carrots. Choose lean protein sources Tofu, legumes, unsalted raw nuts and seeds and nut butters and fish Hydration - drink at least 2 litres of filtered water daily and fresh vegetable juices. Consume more whole grains such as brown rice, rye, oats, millet and breads free of yeast and wheat.

Q What is the difference between schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder?

Many people believe that schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder are one and the same. However they are distinctly different. In schizophrenia the person has hallucination and delusion of something that is not present in reality., In multiple personality disorder the person has two distinct personality that controls a persons behaviour. It is associated by memory impairment. They do not have hallucinations. Many people with schizophrenia often have a more difficult time functioning in normal society. People with multiple personality disorder, can often lead successful, normal lives with healthy, happy relationships with others.

Q What are monounsaturated fats? Are they healthy?

Monounsaturated fats are the fats present in vegetable oils, nuts, fruits, legumes, and seeds. They are heart-healthy and help in lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and increasing HDL (good) cholesterol.

Q Had anal warts which i got removed, now it has develop near penis, what is the reason?

Warts in genital area are caused due to infection with human papilloma virus infection. The virus is spread through skin to skin contact. Having sexual intercourse with multiple partners or with unknown person increases the risk of developing infection.

Q Who should I consult to help my child if I am concerned about their mental, behavioral, or emotional symptoms?

You should consult a pediatric psychologist or child counselor to solve problems related to your childs mental, behavioral and emotional symptoms.

Q What can you tell me about Borderline Personality Disorder?

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a Mental Health disorder that generates significant emotional instability. This can lead to a variety of other stressful mental and behavioral problems. When you have borderline personality disorder, you often have an insecure sense of who you are. Your self-image, self-identity or sense of self often rapidly changes. You may view yourself as evil or bad, and sometimes you may feel as if you dont exist at all. An unstable self-image often leads to frequent changes in jobs, friendships, goals and values. This is because people with borderline personality disorder often have difficulty accepting gray areas; things seem to be either black or white. The common symptom of borderline personality disorder are overwhelming feelings of distress, anxiety, worthlessness or anger, difficulty managing such feelings without self-harming, for example by abusing drugs and alcohol or taking overdoses, difficulty maintaining stable and close relationships, sometimes, periods of loss of contact with reality, in some cases, threats of harm to others. Treatment may involve a range of individual and group psychological therapies (psychotherapy) carried out by trained professionals.

Q What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(adhd)?

ADHD is a common neurobehavioral disorders diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. The primary cause behind ADHD is heredity. Symptoms include lack of attention, easy distraction, boredom, careless mistakes, daydreaming, non completion of tasks, forgetfullness, constant fidgeting, talking excessively, difficulty waiting for anything and physical restlesslessness- always moving about from 1 activity to another. There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. It is usually treated with a combination of medication and behavioral therapy.