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Nightmares and Night terrors or sleep terrors

Nightmares and night terrors are two distinct but related sleep disorders. Both these conditions occur mostly in children but adults may be affected too. Nightmares are basically nothing more than bad dreams. It is an unpleasant dream that can cause a strong emotional response like fear, anxiety, and sadness. Where in the sleep cycle is...

November 26, 2018 · 3 min read

psychiatry

chronic illnesses and depression – a worst combination!

Chronic illnesses and depression, when present together, lead to worst clinical outcomes. Because of the close interrelationship between depression and medical illnesses, it is very important to recognize and treat depressive symptoms in medically ill patients and vice versa. What is depression? The cardinal features of depression is a low mood. This is manifested by...

October 11, 2018 · 9 min read