Psychiatric Conditions
1 in 4 adults in the UK experience a mental health difficulty, and out of 15 million people who suffer from long-term pain, 25% of these also low mood, anxiety and poor sleep etc. At the Medisonal virtual clinic, we are aware that mental health difficulties are very common, whether it be solely on their own, or as an adjunct condition to long-term pain or other illness. Living with any of these conditions can significantly impact your daily activities and turn even the simplest tasks into a challenge, disrupting your usual way of life.
Many of the complexities and symptoms associated with these conditions can be managed. If you have one of the conditions below, or any other mental health issue, please book a consultation with one of our specialist doctors.
is one of the most common psychiatric conditions in the UK. Depression is characterised by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness and worthlessness, and a lack of interest and enthusiasm in activities that would have previously been considered enjoyable.
Common Symptoms Include:
- Continuous low mood
- Having low self-esteem
- Having thoughts of a suicidal nature, or thoughts about harming yourself
- Feeling anxious or angry
- Lack of energy
- Changes in appetite and weight (usually decreased)
- Low sex drive (low libido)
- Disturbed sleep
- Avoiding social activities
can be summarised by a feeling of unease and worry, which can range from severe to moderate. It can comprise of a number of conditions such as panic disorder (PD), social anxiety disorder (SAD) and general anxiety disorder (GAD).
Common Symptoms Include:
- Diminished sense of well being
- Having difficulties with sleep (insomnia)
- Feeling restless or on edge
- Having difficulties concentrating
- Decreased productivity
- Having trouble overcoming any worries, that it causes distress
- Muscles feeling tense
is a sleep disorder and can be characterised by difficulties either falling or staying asleep, which often ends up resulting in distress and difficulties with carrying out daily activities. Insomnia can cause or be exacerbated by other conditions such as depression and anxiety.
Insomnia that lasts 3 months or longer is classed as chronic insomnia and is usually caused as a result of other conditions and pain, whereas acute (short-term) insomnia is usually caused by new environments, work stress and excessive noise, alcohol or recreational drugs etc. and lasts less than 3 months.
Common Symptoms Include:
- Difficulty getting to sleep
- Waking up in constantly during the night
- Laying awake at night
- Finding it hard to nap when tired
- Feel tired during the day
- Finding it difficult to concentrate during the day because you’re tired
- Steel feeling tired after waking up
- Feeling anxious
(Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) is a mental health disorder resulting from the experiencing or witnessing an emotionally traumatic event.
Common Symptoms Include:
- Re-experiencing the traumatic/emotional memory, through flashbacks and nightmares
- Recurring distressing thoughts
- Hyperarousal – difficulty sleeping, concentrating, easily startled
- Feeling detached from relationships (can be from intentionally avoiding people and places that remind you trauma).
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Phobias
- Self harming/destructive behaviour e.g. substance/alcohol abuse
(Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder) is a chronic condition that affects learning and development in children.
ADHD is most commonly diagnosed at a younger age (usually under 12) but can also be recognised later in adulthood.
Symptoms of ADHD can be categorised into two types which are, inattentiveness and hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
Common Symptoms of inattentiveness type Include:
- Having a short attention span
- Difficulty concentrating and focusing
- Getting distracted easily and making careless mistakes
- Inability to stick to time consuming, menial tasks and constantly changing tasks
Common Symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsiveness type Include:
- Being unable to sit still and constantly fidgeting
- Unable to concentrate on tasks
- Excessive talking and movement
- Unable to wait their turn
- Interrupting conversations
- Little or no sense of danger
Symptoms of ADHD are different in adults compared to in children, such as hyperactivity decreasing. Some common symptoms of ADHD in adulthood include – poor organisational skills, forgetfulness, irritability and short temper, interrupting others, constantly starting new tasks and impatience.
Tailor Made
Treatment Plans
If you are experiencing any of the conditions above or have a mental health difficulty that you would like to discuss, our team of experienced health care professionals and specialists will work with you to develop an individual personalised treatment plan for you, that takes into account your specific unmet clinical needs.
Whether it’s traditional medication that best suits you, or whether it may be novel, legal medications such as medical cannabis, given that certain cannabinoids found within the cannabis plant have been found to have antidepressant, anxiolytic, antipsychotic and properties. Taking all of this into account, our doctors will ensure that you get the right treatment plan.
If you are experiencing any of the mental health difficulties mentioned above, please book a consultation now to begin your healthcare journey with the Medisonal Clinic.
