Not exact matches
Studies have shown that
among the many effects of physical abuse are depression, anxiety, cognitive and learning
difficulties, even a lowering of IQ (especially verbal IQ), disordered
sleep, flashbacks, loss of empathy, aggressive behavior, chronically high stress levels which can lead to chronic health effects such as high blood pressure and increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and inability to maintain relationships.
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Among normal adults,
sleep difficulties and insomnia have predicted onset of alcohol use one year later, and increased risk of any illicit drug use disorder and nicotine dependence 3.5 years later,» said Wong.
Mood disorders, fatigue and poor occupational outcomes are more common
among people with
sleep difficulties post TBI.
There are various different causes for breathing
difficulties; this may be due to
sleeping position, neurological issues, cutting off airflow accidentally (like placing paw through collar)
among other causes.
(1)
Difficulty sleeping (2) Loss of appetite (3) Inability to concentrate (4) Digestive problems (5) Decreased immune system functioning (6) Increased secretion of cortisol (a stress hormone)(7) Elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure (hypertension in men)(8) Smoking relapse
among prior smokers (9) Increased alcohol use / abuse (10) First time cannabis use