Delirium is sudden severe confusion due to rapid changes in brain function that occur with physical or mental illness. A person has a change in mental status and acts disoriented and distracted. It is more common in older adults, especially those with dementia, and people who need hospitalization. Prompt treatment is essential in helping a person with […]
Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that affects your ability to wake and sleep. People with narcolepsy have excessive, uncontrollable daytime sleepiness. They may also suddenly fall asleep at any time, during any type of activity. In a typical sleep cycle, we enter the early stages of sleep, then the deeper stages, and finally (after about 90 minutes) rapid eye movement […]
Paranoid schizophrenia is the most common form of schizophrenia, a type of brain disorder. Not everyone with schizophrenia will develop paranoia. However, paranoia is a significant symptom. Paranoid Schizophrenia is characterized by predominantly positive symptoms of schizophrenia, including delusions and hallucinations. These debilitating symptoms blur the line between what is real and what isn’t, making it difficult for the […]