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Signs of Alcoholism in Women

Alcohol abuse has now become a common problem among men and women. Particularly, women have to face a lot of negative consequences due to alcoholism. Many women are dying at the age of 35 to 55 mainly due to the problems caused by alcohol addiction.

Signs of alcoholism in women should be treated during the initial stages to prevent addiction in the future. If you leave alcoholism untreated, then you end up with fatal diseases. Once you can identify the signs and take necessary steps you can be free of fatal illnesses. Understanding your alcohol dependency and trying to come out of addiction is the only way to treat this abuse. The first step for treatment is acceptance of alcoholism, and you can find that you have dependency on alcohol with a few signs.

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Equilibrio and more videos in the Alcoholism category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Not all alcoholics fit the stereotype of the down-and-out drunk. Learn to recognize the warning signs in yourself or a loved one. To complete this How-To you will need: Reflection Observation skills Honesty Step 1: Weigh the importance of alcohol to you or a loved one. Is there a general preoccupation with drinking, like when, where, and with whom the next round will begin? Is it difficult to stop drinking once it starts, or to stick to a limit? Is a life without drinking impossible to imagine? Step 2: Consider how much alcohol is consumed. Does drinking take place on a daily basis? Is binge drinking — more than five drinks in one sitting — a commonplace event? Do hangovers and blackouts occur frequently? Tip: The compulsion to finish every drink — and even other people’s — is a red flag. Step 3: Examine the motives for drinking. Using alcohol as a mood enhancer or coping mechanism is common among alcoholics. Step 4: Think about the guilt, if any, associated with drinking. Have there been promises to cut down? Lies told about the amount consumed, or about drinking altogether? Step 5: Measure tolerance for alcohol. Being able to …
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Signs of heart attack women should know

Heart disease is considered a mans disease.  It was not long ago that women were considered to be immune to heart attacks.  Unfortunately this is not true.   Since that time there have been some studies which include women.  These studies tell us that the signs of heart attack woman have are  the same as with a man but the way a woman interprets them is different.

With a woman as with a man about 70% will have chest pain, pressure, or just discomfort, but the other 30% may experience

:Shortness of breath

Nausea

Vomiting

Upset stomach

Although women may experience any signs of a heart attack so it is important to be familiar with all the signs of a heart attack.

In children, signs of depression include excess sleep, avoidance, the creation of headaches and stomach aches to avoid activities, excess eating and a decrease in the enjoyment of pleasurable activities. Seek a family physician or therapist if a child shows signs of depression with help from a psychotherapist and licensed mental health counselor in this free video on depression. Expert: David Thomas Contact: www.WTGTampa.com Bio: Dr. David Thomas has been certified as a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida since 1986 and the National Board of Certified Counselors since 1987. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Identifying low self esteem as asign of depression with expert mental health advice in this free mental health video. Expert: Leslie Moselle Bio: With a double major in Psychology and Criminology, Ms. Leslie Moselle has experience in both the legal and child development field. Ms. Filmmaker: Leslie Moselle

Top 10 Signs Your Addicted to eBay

There are literally millions of people that are striving each and everyday to make an easy buck online. The idea of making money online and especially, making money on eBay, is not new. In fact, the eBay market is a little too saturated if you ask me.

With all the nail-biting, finger-clawing, head to head competition for bids on eBay, I thought it would be nice to take a step back and poke some fun at the eBay rush. Below is a list of the top 10 signs that your addicted to eBay. Anyone that uses, or has used eBay will be able to appreciate the truth behind the list.

The Top 10 Signs Your Addicted to eBay!

10. You consider selling the piece of chewing gum you found on your shoe.

Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack

When we discuss symptoms of a heart attack, note that experiencing some of them does not for sure, indicate that you are going to have a heart attack. Only the medical diagnosis can do so. Because of this, many people hesitate asking for help. They find it embarrassing, being taken to the hospital or the emergency room and finding that there is nothing. However considering the seriousness of the issue you should leave behind the embarrassment and ask for help immediately when you experiencing the signs and symptoms of heart attack. Some of them are discussed below.

Digestive disturbance can be a symptom of a heart attack. You may also feel an increased pressure on the heart while it is pumping blood. Both these symptoms are very mild and therefore many times they are ignored.