Since it's Thursday, well, that's GLOSSARY DAY. So here's two terms for you.
AKATHISIA
This is when you have an uncomfortable feeling of restlessness or the need to keep moving. Most people notice it in their legs and it causes them to feel as though they have to keep pacing or walking. I had this many years ago and was addicted to Gravol at the time. So I thought it was due to the Gravol. But one source says akathisia is often caused by antipsychotics, called "movement disorder side effects" or "extrapyramidal side effects" (EPS). There's a mouthful. Anyway it's a very uncomfortable feeling.
ADHD
Thought I'd also cover ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The reason? Because, and I did not know this, the symptoms are often found in people with Bipolar Disorder as well. Apparently 3/4 of children and adolescents who are diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder also qualify for the diagnosis of ADHD. And conversely, 1/4 of children and adolescents who have ADHD also meet the criteria for Bipolar Disorder.
The symptoms are hyperactivity, agitation, impulsivity, distractibility, talkativeness, and poor concentration.
AKATHISIA
This is when you have an uncomfortable feeling of restlessness or the need to keep moving. Most people notice it in their legs and it causes them to feel as though they have to keep pacing or walking. I had this many years ago and was addicted to Gravol at the time. So I thought it was due to the Gravol. But one source says akathisia is often caused by antipsychotics, called "movement disorder side effects" or "extrapyramidal side effects" (EPS). There's a mouthful. Anyway it's a very uncomfortable feeling.
ADHD
Thought I'd also cover ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The reason? Because, and I did not know this, the symptoms are often found in people with Bipolar Disorder as well. Apparently 3/4 of children and adolescents who are diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder also qualify for the diagnosis of ADHD. And conversely, 1/4 of children and adolescents who have ADHD also meet the criteria for Bipolar Disorder.
The symptoms are hyperactivity, agitation, impulsivity, distractibility, talkativeness, and poor concentration.
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