Also, suicide in ones direct social life (family, friends, co-workers, etc.) could establish a fatal model for repetitious behaviour. ... From the day we are born, until the day we die, we are taught to rely on the people around us for support, love and motivation. ... It is said that suicide is caused by the rush for children to grow up and become disconnected from their family, and be forced to view the severities of adulthood. Durkheim bluntly states that suicide is the failure of the state, church and family. One who grows up very close to their family is less likely to commit suicide sinc...

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Many dances are usually about generic topics such as love. ... The opening movement called "About the Constant Love of Radúz and Mahulena and Their Trials" has a solo violinist who leads the orchestra. This movement describes their passion for love and how deeply they are head over in heels in love with each other. ... The music of this movement sounded as if there had been an anguished loss in the family that caused the characters of the story, Radúz and Mahulena terrible pain. ... This part of the song shows how Radúz and Mahulena's love won over all the obstacles they fac...

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Other common ways a suicide would likely to happen are from results of family and individual crisis, such as, loss of a loved one and employment. ... Suicide does not always happen to every family, but when it does it is truly devastating. ... Every day was a fight, she would yell at everyone saying "I hate you, I hate you" she hated everyone in the family but most of all she hated herself. ... That was a very hard weekend for my family, they had lost something that was very special and that they loved very much. ...

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Schizophrenia is known to run the family. ... When the person and their families both understand the illness and its causes and effects, then dealing with the symptoms becomes easier. ... (chovil) An additional factor in helping treat schizophrenia is friends and family members, for this are probably where the patients support system comes from. There are numerous situations in which patients with schizophrenia may need help from people in their family or community. ... Without the support of loved ones a patient may feel the need to discontinue medications or stop going for follow-up treat...

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The father, mother, and daughter of the Breedlove family unknowingly suffer from many different psychological disorders, which would have easily been treated today. ... For the family known as the Breedlove, the mental abnormalities they possessed drove the family members to their unfortunate demise. Cholly, the father of the Breedlove family, is known for his drinking and starting fights with his wife, Pauline. ... Pauline pretends the money the Fisher family gives to her for grocery shopping is in fact her own money. ... Pecola's self esteem worsens as she reveals she wants nothing mor...

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Wood (2011), while manic, "they may waste large sums of money on get-rich-quick schemes and if family members or friends try to stop them they are likely to become hostile, enraged, or even dangerous; they might even harm themselves, so quite often they must be hospitalized during manic episodes to protect them and others from the disastrous consequences of their poor judgment". ... They may withdraw from friends and family, as well as activities they use to enjoy. ... First and foremost is the support of her friends and family. ... According to researchers major depressive disorder is a combi...

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Not only did these tragedies affect families who lost loved ones but also those who may have only witnessed the events on television. ... Family history and genetics also play a part in the greater likelihood of someone becoming depressed in their lifetime. ... People suffering from depression were often avoided by friends and family, at a time when comfort from those same people would do a great deal to ease some of the pain and anxiety arising from depression. Depression was not a topic that was even discussed within the family. ...

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Depression cannot only be diagnosed by health service professionals and loved ones, but we can also feel when we are suffering from depression. ... From bullying, the loss of a loved one to even a traumatizing event, depression and suicide go hand in hand sharing common symptoms like low self-esteem, extreme feelings of sadness and the desire to not keep on living. ...

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During this time, Patty suffered from deep depressions that made it impossible for her to get out of bed and care for herself or her family. ... These episodes would often lead to uncontrolled fits of rage in which Patty would verbally and physically attack her family as well as damage personal possessions and kitchen ware. ... In fact, the first thing most doctors will look at when taking on a new patient is family history. Studies have shown that most people with manic depressive illness have family members with mood disorders or other psychological disorders, such as unipolar depression. ...

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In Truman Capote's nonfiction novel, In Cold Blood, Perry Smith and Dick Hickcock were convicted of murdering the entire Clutter Family. ... Though Perry had been the one to murder the members of the family, Dick had planned the whole thing. Without Dick's planning, Perry would have never thought to kill that innocent family. ... The nurse at the shelter had no love for him either--for wetting the bed and for having a Native American mother. ...

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Soldiers are also left homeless because they do not have families to come back to and are on their own. ... A lot of soldiers come back without a family to look forward to be there for them because when they left for war, they were single. ... When a person feels traumatized, the help of a family member or a friend is always recommended to show them that they really care about having them around. ... Suicide not only hurts the person doing it, but the people that love the person as well. For the soldiers that commit suicide it probably will not matter for the fact that they feel alone and do n...

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Having family members that suffer from paranoid schizophrenia is another possible cause of someone acquiring this disorder. ... Cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and social therapy are the most used approaches in psychotherapy and are often combined (Comer, 2011). ... Family therapy is another psychotherapy that is often used in the treatment of a patient with paranoid schizophrenia. Many people with this disorder live with family members. ... Both the patient and their family may benefit from therapy that provides support and education to families. ...

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Malchiodi, '' And the more recent research of Professor Semir Zeki, University of London, connects the mere viewing of art with an increase in dopamine and activity in the brain's frontal cortex, resulting in feelings of pleasure that are similar to being the throws of romantic love. ... Paint a loss of your love in life helps you accept the past, remember and recover from it. ...

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The lives of these people are precious and deserve to be treated with love, affection, and care during their final days with us. ... Depaulo and Horvitz suggest depression is characterized by 1) symptoms that involve changes in mood, vitality (physical and mental liveliness), and self regard (self-esteem and self-confidence); 2) that it runs an episodic course, and 3) that it tends to run in families (12). ... Individuals that feel assisted suicide should be legalized need to think about the alternatives and what is available to prolong the lives of loved ones. ... The best thing we can offe...

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Some forms of depression can run in families, this seems to be the case with bipolar depression, and to a lesser extent, severe major depressions. ... Duration is another factor, depression can drag on for days, weeks or months, some people even feel like they have been depressed their whole life, this is common for people who are alone for periods of time until they see a loved one or a friend. ...

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There are many reasons why people get depressed, such as, a death of a family member, parents divorce, loss of a job, prolonged chronic illness, or general stresses. ... Bipolar disorder tends to run in families, more than 2/3 of people with the illness have at least one close relative who has experienced "a bipolar episode" (http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/causes.htm). ... Having support and involvement of friends and family members can play a crucial role in helping someone who is depressed. ... Living with a depressed person can be very difficult and stressful on the family memb...

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Early warning signs for schizophrenia may include visual or auditory hallucinations, a constant feeling of being watched, a peculiar or nonsensical way of speaking or writing, strange body positioning, feeling indifferent to important situations, deteriorated work or academic performance, change in personal appearance and hygiene, personality changes, increased social withdrawal, irrational, angry, or fearful response to loved ones, inability to sleep or concentrate, or bizarre or inappropriate behavior (Walker, 2014). ... That percentage grows if a family member has the disease, and the perce...

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To the person with schizophrenia the voices and visions sound and look as authentic as the announcer on the radio and the cupboards in the kitchen. 2.5 million Americans have the disease, which transcends economic status, education, geography and even the love of family (Gesalman, Springer, & Underwood,2001). ...

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The opening quote to this essay shows the epitome of what got John Nash through the illness, love. ... We then see a beautiful scene between Nash and Alicia that epitomises her love for him, and we see how Nash is going to try control his illness. ...

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Depression is the number one illness that Americans suffer from. It is a mood disorder that has psychological and biological causes and can be life threatening. This disorder that affects your thoughts, moods, feelings, behavior and physical health. Depression is characterized as being in a bad mo...

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For now, however, schizophrenia remains as mysterious as any ailment and the cause of extraordinary anguish to its victims and their loved ones. ... Studies of families have shown that the more closely one is related to someone with schizophrenia, the greater the risk one has of developing the illness. ... Stressful life circumstances, such as: the death of a loved one, an important change in jobs or relationships, or chronic tension and hostility at home may increase the chances of schizophrenia in a person biologically predisposed to the disease. ...

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