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Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
If you don't have gold fish food then what do you feed it?
If you don’t have goldfish food for your goldfish
then there are a couple of options.These should
only be temporary because goldfish need a specially
fortified goldfish food to survive(or a really,really
devoted owner)
here is a list of some foods you can feed your
goldfish until you get some goldfish food:
-peas: frozen -thawed and skinned/or cooked and
skinned
-romaine lettuce: a few peices (about an ich-two
inches)
-oranges: give them an orange wedge,clip it down
or let it float on surface
(If you don’t have goldfish food then I’m guessing
you don’t have this either)
-bloodworms: freeze-dried
-daphnia:freeze-dried
-brine shrimp:freeze dried
info- wiki.answers.com
Xanax (alprazolam) Withdrawal Symptoms List
Xanax is a potent benzodiazepine commonly
prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders. Because people feel good when they
use Xanax, it can be highly addictive. After all, if the medication makes you
feel good and eases your anxiety, why wouldn’t you take more of it. However,
Xanax works on the brain in such a way that the natural production of the
chemicals that the brain uses to calm itself diminishes over time, thereby
causing worsening symptoms and ultimately addiction. After a short time, the
user must have the medication just to feel normal. This is how Xanax gains its
foothold. Here is some advice in quitting Xanax and regaining control.
Below are some symptoms that you may
experience when you stop taking Xanax. Realize that this medication is considered
one of the most difficult to quit. People can build up a quick tolerance to the
drug and since it works so quickly and effectively, many people become
addicted. During your withdrawal, it is important to realize that many of the
symptoms you will experience are a result of your brain readjusting to
processes without the drug.
Anxiety: When you stop taking Xanax, your
brain no longer has the drug to bind to GABA receptors. Therefore instead of
the calm feeling you experience while on Xanax, you may experience very severe
anxiety. It may be so severe that you have a difficult time functioning and/or
coping. Just know that the severity will subside as time passes throughout your
withdrawal.
Concentration difficulties: Many people report difficulties with concentration while taking this drug, but also during withdrawal. Research has shown that people exhibit cognitive deficits for weeks after taking this drug. If it seems as though you are not able to think clearly, it is likely a result of the withdrawal process.
Convulsions: This is a condition in which the muscles rapidly contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly. These are especially common if you try to quit taking Xanax in “cold turkey” fashion. It is basically uncontrollable shaking of your body because you have become accustomed to the drug for functioning. These will subside as long as you do an extremely gradual taper.
Depression: It is extremely common to experience increasing depression when coming off of Xanax. For some people the calmness associated with this medication actually helps with depressive symptoms. The combination of all of the withdrawal symptoms can lead to feelings of deep depression and sorrow.
Hallucinations: It is thought that when you stop taking Xanax, especially if you do not slowly taper, that neurons become overexcited. The overexcitement is thought to contribute to some individuals experiencing hallucinations. Although this isn’t a common withdrawal effect, some people do experience them as a result of quitting Xanax.
Headaches: People have reported minor headaches, to major migraine-esque headaches when coming off of Xanax. These can make life very difficult to deal with especially if they are ongoing. It is recommended to make sure you are drinking adequate water and taking over-the-counter headache relief if necessary.
Insomnia: Perhaps the most common symptom that people experience when withdrawing from Xanax is insomnia. You may not be able to fall asleep at night and instead your mind seems to be controlled by anxiety and stressful thinking. Even when your physical body is exhausted, your mind runs an uncontrollable course that keeps you awake.
Irritability: Many people report feeling irritable when they come off of benzodiazepines. Some people experience aggression in combination with feeling highly irritable. Recognize that little things may really irritate you during withdrawal.
Memory problems: Long term use of this drug has been linked to developing dementia. It is not a surprise that Xanax is linked to memory problems during withdrawal. Most people should experience their memory return to normal within a few months into withdrawal.
Mood swings: Many people have experienced mood swings during withdrawal from benzodiazepines. These mood swings make actions unpredictable and can make recovery difficult because one minute you may feel good and the next very depressed.
Muscle pain: You may experience an extensive amount of pain in your muscles or throughout the body. This could be a result of muscle tension and could also just be aches and pains of withdrawal.
Nausea: You may feel nauseated for awhile and/or experience flu-like symptoms especially during the first few weeks of withdrawal.
Nightmares: It is common to experience nightmares and other sorts of crazy dreams when coming off of Xanax.
Palpitations: You may experience heart palpitations especially during the acute phase of withdrawal. These are sensations that your heart is beating rapidly, irregularly, or abnormally. These may drive you crazy because they can lead to further anxiety. They will eventually subside if you can relax.
Panic attacks: Since this medication is used to treat panic, you are likely going to experience panic when coming off of it. The panic may be significantly worse than before you started taking Xanax. This is something that you will have to learn how to cope with. It will eventually go away and/or reduce in intensity, but during the initial withdrawal period it may be extreme.
Perceptual changes: Changes in perception have been documented during withdrawal.
Psychosis: Many people experience psychotic episodes as a result of withdrawing from Xanax. If you end up experiencing psychosis as a result of your withdrawal from Xanax, it could be due to the fact that you withdrew too fast. Psychosis as the result of withdrawal does not typically respond to an antipsychotic medication.
Seizures: One of the huge dangers associated with not tapering off of Xanax is that of experiencing seizures. In cases of benzodiazepine dependency, seizures are a common withdrawal symptom if you cut bait with the medication cold turkey. This is not safe, so make sure you are slowly tapering off or “titrating” down to a lower dose over a period of time.
Sleep disturbances: You may notice changes in your sleep patterns. It may be difficult to get a full night’s sleep and/or you may experience significant interruptions in your ability to stay asleep. These disturbances can make life even more stressful while trying to come off of Xanax.
Suicidal thinking: The excessive anxiety may provoke thoughts of suicide and contribute to a person feeling trapped. During withdrawal, it may feel as if you are prisoner to the excessive nervousness, anxiety, and stress that you are experiencing. This will eventually get better, but in the meantime, make sure you have a coping strategy in case you start to feel suicidal.
Sweating: Most people report extensive “night sweats” when coming off of Xanax. You may sweat excessively throughout the day, but most people report that their sweats throughout the night are significantly worse.
Tingling sensations: You may feel tingling sensations across your body when you first come off of this medication. These sensations are not easy to deal with and may drive you crazy. Just recognize that this is a well-documented symptom of withdrawal that should be understood.
Tremors: This is uncontrollable shaking usually in your hands and/or arms. The muscles contract and relax, sometimes in rhythmic frequencies. If these do not go away, you may need to conduct a slower taper.
Vomiting: Some individuals end up puking as a result of the intense nausea that they experience. Although this isn’t a very common symptom, it has been reported.
Concentration difficulties: Many people report difficulties with concentration while taking this drug, but also during withdrawal. Research has shown that people exhibit cognitive deficits for weeks after taking this drug. If it seems as though you are not able to think clearly, it is likely a result of the withdrawal process.
Convulsions: This is a condition in which the muscles rapidly contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly. These are especially common if you try to quit taking Xanax in “cold turkey” fashion. It is basically uncontrollable shaking of your body because you have become accustomed to the drug for functioning. These will subside as long as you do an extremely gradual taper.
Depression: It is extremely common to experience increasing depression when coming off of Xanax. For some people the calmness associated with this medication actually helps with depressive symptoms. The combination of all of the withdrawal symptoms can lead to feelings of deep depression and sorrow.
Hallucinations: It is thought that when you stop taking Xanax, especially if you do not slowly taper, that neurons become overexcited. The overexcitement is thought to contribute to some individuals experiencing hallucinations. Although this isn’t a common withdrawal effect, some people do experience them as a result of quitting Xanax.
Headaches: People have reported minor headaches, to major migraine-esque headaches when coming off of Xanax. These can make life very difficult to deal with especially if they are ongoing. It is recommended to make sure you are drinking adequate water and taking over-the-counter headache relief if necessary.
Insomnia: Perhaps the most common symptom that people experience when withdrawing from Xanax is insomnia. You may not be able to fall asleep at night and instead your mind seems to be controlled by anxiety and stressful thinking. Even when your physical body is exhausted, your mind runs an uncontrollable course that keeps you awake.
Irritability: Many people report feeling irritable when they come off of benzodiazepines. Some people experience aggression in combination with feeling highly irritable. Recognize that little things may really irritate you during withdrawal.
Memory problems: Long term use of this drug has been linked to developing dementia. It is not a surprise that Xanax is linked to memory problems during withdrawal. Most people should experience their memory return to normal within a few months into withdrawal.
Mood swings: Many people have experienced mood swings during withdrawal from benzodiazepines. These mood swings make actions unpredictable and can make recovery difficult because one minute you may feel good and the next very depressed.
Muscle pain: You may experience an extensive amount of pain in your muscles or throughout the body. This could be a result of muscle tension and could also just be aches and pains of withdrawal.
Nausea: You may feel nauseated for awhile and/or experience flu-like symptoms especially during the first few weeks of withdrawal.
Nightmares: It is common to experience nightmares and other sorts of crazy dreams when coming off of Xanax.
Palpitations: You may experience heart palpitations especially during the acute phase of withdrawal. These are sensations that your heart is beating rapidly, irregularly, or abnormally. These may drive you crazy because they can lead to further anxiety. They will eventually subside if you can relax.
Panic attacks: Since this medication is used to treat panic, you are likely going to experience panic when coming off of it. The panic may be significantly worse than before you started taking Xanax. This is something that you will have to learn how to cope with. It will eventually go away and/or reduce in intensity, but during the initial withdrawal period it may be extreme.
Perceptual changes: Changes in perception have been documented during withdrawal.
Psychosis: Many people experience psychotic episodes as a result of withdrawing from Xanax. If you end up experiencing psychosis as a result of your withdrawal from Xanax, it could be due to the fact that you withdrew too fast. Psychosis as the result of withdrawal does not typically respond to an antipsychotic medication.
Seizures: One of the huge dangers associated with not tapering off of Xanax is that of experiencing seizures. In cases of benzodiazepine dependency, seizures are a common withdrawal symptom if you cut bait with the medication cold turkey. This is not safe, so make sure you are slowly tapering off or “titrating” down to a lower dose over a period of time.
Sleep disturbances: You may notice changes in your sleep patterns. It may be difficult to get a full night’s sleep and/or you may experience significant interruptions in your ability to stay asleep. These disturbances can make life even more stressful while trying to come off of Xanax.
Suicidal thinking: The excessive anxiety may provoke thoughts of suicide and contribute to a person feeling trapped. During withdrawal, it may feel as if you are prisoner to the excessive nervousness, anxiety, and stress that you are experiencing. This will eventually get better, but in the meantime, make sure you have a coping strategy in case you start to feel suicidal.
Sweating: Most people report extensive “night sweats” when coming off of Xanax. You may sweat excessively throughout the day, but most people report that their sweats throughout the night are significantly worse.
Tingling sensations: You may feel tingling sensations across your body when you first come off of this medication. These sensations are not easy to deal with and may drive you crazy. Just recognize that this is a well-documented symptom of withdrawal that should be understood.
Tremors: This is uncontrollable shaking usually in your hands and/or arms. The muscles contract and relax, sometimes in rhythmic frequencies. If these do not go away, you may need to conduct a slower taper.
Vomiting: Some individuals end up puking as a result of the intense nausea that they experience. Although this isn’t a very common symptom, it has been reported.
Extreme Weakness in Hot Weather
Most
heat-related illnesses occur when victims have been overexposed to heat or have
over-exercised for their age and/or physical condition. When extreme heat is at
its most deadly, it kills by forcing the human body beyond its capacity to cool
itself down, slowing the processes by which normal body temperature is
maintained.
Who’s at risk?
Heat-related
illnesses and deaths are preventable. When extreme heat occurs, it’s important
to be aware of those at greatest risk for experiencing its effects: the very
young, the elderly, and people with chronic diseases and/or mental illness.
Even young and healthy individuals, however, can succumb to heat if they take
part in overly strenuous physical exercise outdoors during hot weather.
People
living in urban areas are at high risk also, thanks to the poor air quality of
many large cities and often-stagnant atmospheric conditions, which trap
pollutants in the air. When people breathe in these pollutants, they can
trigger a wide range of respiratory problems.
Asphalt
and concrete also store heat longer and gradually release heat at night,
leading to higher evening temperatures. Known as the urban “heat island”
effect, this can prevent or reduce nighttime relief from extreme heat in a
large city.
What are the effects?
In
regions where low humidity is the norm, the body’s most common response to
extreme heat is dehydration. When exposed to direct sunlight and temperatures
higher than 90 degrees Fahrenheit, the body can lose as much as half a gallon
of water every 10 minutes. This dehydration also can interfere with the body’s
internal thermostat, leaving it vulnerable to heat-related illnesses such as
severe sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
In
regions of high humidity like the southeastern U.S., excessive heat can make
going outdoors nearly unbearable. High humidity also can interfere with the
body’s ability to sweat, which helps it cool down. When the heat outside
exceeds the level the body can remove through sweating and evaporation, body
temperatures rises and heat-related illness may develop.
Danger signs
No
matter where you live, it is important to recognize the real dangers of extreme
heat and take action to offset its impact at the earliest stages. The gradual
nature of extreme heat’s effects on the body makes it important to be aware of
these heat-related illnesses:
Severe sunburn
Marked
by skin redness and pain as well as swelling, blisters, fever and headaches.
More than simply a dermatological issue, severe sunburn reduces the body’s
ability to release excess heat and can leave you vulnerable to other
heat-related illness.
If
you or someone else experiences severe sunburn, take a shower with soap to
remove any oils that can block pores and prevent the body from cooling
naturally. If blisters are present, apply dry, sterile dressings and get
medical attention.
Heat cramps
Experienced
as painful muscle spasms, usually in the leg and/or abdomen. They are caused by
heavy exertion in the heat, which triggers heavy perspiration. Someone with
heat cramps should go immediately to a cooler location and lightly stretch and
massage the affected muscles to relieve the spasms.
Give
sips of up to half a glass of cool water every 15 minutes, and avoid drinks
with alcohol and caffeine. Discontinue liquids if the victim experiences
nausea.
Heat exhaustion
Heat
exhaustion is a mild form of shock, marked by heavy sweating; weakness; cold,
clammy skin; a weak pulse; fainting, and vomiting. This usually occurs when
people have been exercising heavily or working in a warm, humid place. Blood
flow to the skin increases in an attempt to cool the body, causing blood flow
to vital organs to decrease.
Victims
should be moved to a cooler location, and their clothing should be loosened or
removed if necessary. Apply cool, wet cloths and give sips of water if the
victim is conscious, taking care to ensure the water is consumed slowly. Give
half a glass of cool water every 15 minutes, and discontinue if the victim
experiences nausea and seek medical attention immediately if vomiting occurs.
If
left untreated, a victim’s condition can worsen. The body temperature can keep
rising, possibly leading to a heat stroke.
Heat stroke
Marked
by a very high body temperature (105 degrees or above) as well as hot, red, dry
skin; rapid, weak pulse; and rapid, shallow breathing. The victim will probably
not be sweating unless the sweating is due to recent strenuous activity. The
victim also may be unconscious.
Heat
stroke is a life-threatening condition in which the body’s internal thermostat
has ceased to function. The ability to sweat often stops, and the body’s
temperature can rise high enough that brain damage and death may occur in 10 to
15 minutes unless medical help is immediate. Call 911 immediately or get the
victim to a hospital as quickly as possible.
Until
medical attention arrives, try cooling the victim down with a cool bath and
cool, wet sponging, or a wet sheet to help lower body temperature. Watch for
breathing problems and use fans and air conditioners as well.
Source:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
