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Behavior that involve thoughts |
Mild or clinical depression. |
See Dysthymia. |
of failure, inadequacy and |
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See Depression. |
negative thoughts. |
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Lack of energy. |
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Sleeping problems. |
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Poor appetite. |
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Behavioral changes. |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor about |
Use of a prescription or non- |
effect of drug. |
prescription drug. |
prescription drug. |
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Obsessions and/or compulsive |
Psychological disorder. |
See Obsessive |
behaviors that consume more |
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Compulsive Disorder. |
than an hour a day. |
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Anxiety symptoms when exposed |
Psychological disorder. |
See Phobias. |
to, or thinking of, a particular |
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Recurrent, intrusive and |
Psychological disorder. |
See Post-Traumatic Stress |
distressing recollection of an |
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Disorder. |
event. |
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Reliving of an event. |
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Start of winter season. |
Lack of light. |
See Seasonal Affective |
Depression. |
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Disorder. |
Irritability. |
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Tiredness. |
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Fear of going crazy. |
Severe anxiety. |
See Panic Disorder. |
Fear of dying. |
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Sense of terror or doom. |
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Palpitations. |
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Rapid heartbeat. |
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Behavioral changes in a female. |
Hormone fluctuations. |
See Premenstrual |
Week to 14 days before |
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Syndrome. |
menstrual period. |
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See Menopause. |
OR |
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Beginning of menopause. |
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Young child. |
Behavioral problem. |
See Attention Deficit |
Easily distracted. |
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Hyperactivity Disorder. |
Squirms in seat. |
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Irritability. |
Inhalation or ingestion of |
See Lead Poisoning. |
Paleness, fatigue, lethargy. |
lead. |
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Abdominal discomfort. |
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Headache. |
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Tremor. |
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Behavioral changes in an elderly |
Mental deterioration. |
See Alzheimer's |
person. |
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Disease. |
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See Dementia. |
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Behavioral changes. |
Withdrawal symptom. |
Consult doctor about |
Recent withdrawal from tobacco, |
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drug withdrawal. |
alcohol or drug, such as sleeping |
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See Drug Abuse & |
pills. |
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Addiction. |
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See Alcoholism. |
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Behavioral or personality |
Brain inflammation. |
See Encephalitis, Viral. |
changes. |
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Stiff neck. |
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General ill feeling. |
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Headache; vomiting; fever. |
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Confusion. |
Electrolyte disorder. |
See Sodium Imbalance. |
Restlessness and anxiety. |
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Weakness. |
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Muscle cramps. |
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In infant: Restlessness, poor |
Vitamin deficiency. |
See Vitamin D Deficiency. |
sleep habits, profuse sweating, |
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delayed motor skills. |
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