What Is the Difference Between Sedatives and Anxiolytics?-HealthQM

What Is the Difference Between Sedatives and Anxiolytics?

ByTarik Regad

Sedatives are drugs that reduce excitation and irritability, while anxiolytics are drugs that treat anxiety disorders such as social disorder or panic disorder. However, excitation and irritability are symptoms of anxiety disorders, and therefore, both are used for the treatment of anxiety disorders. 1. What Is Excitability and Irritability? Excitation is a physiologic transition from…

Borderline Personality Disorder HealthQM

Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder

ByTarik Regad

Emotionally unstable personality disorder or borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder that affects impulse control, interpersonal relationships, and self-image. BPD is characterized by emotional dysregulation, impulsive aggression, repeated self-injury, and chronic suicidal tendencies. The prevalence of BPD is estimated to be 1.6% in the general population and 20% in the inpatient psychiatric population [1]. It…