Momentary Relief Research Articles

The dynamics of interpersonal emotion regulation: How sharers elicit desired (but not necessarily helpful) support.

When in distress, people often seek help in regulating their emotions by sharing them with others. Paradoxically, although people perceive such social sharing as beneficial, it often fails to promote emotional recovery. This may be explained by people seeking-and eliciting-emotional support, which offers only momentary relief. We hypothesized that (1) the type of support sharers seek shapes corresponding support provided by listeners, (2) the intensity of sharers' emotions increases their desire for emotional support and decreases their desire for cognitive support, and (3) listeners' empathic accuracy promotes support provision that matches sharers' desires. In 8-min interactions, participants (N = 208; data collected in 2016-2017) were randomly assigned to the role of sharer (asked to discuss an upsetting situation) or listener (instructed to respond naturally). Next, participants watched their video-recorded interaction in 20-s fragments. Sharers rated their emotional intensity and support desires, and listeners rated the sharer's emotional intensity and their own support provision. First, we found that the desire for support predicted corresponding support provision. Second, the intensity of sharers' emotions was associated with an increased desire for emotional and cognitive support. Third, the more accurately listeners judged sharers' emotional intensity, the more they fulfilled sharers' emotional (but not cognitive) support desire. These findings suggest that people have partial control over the success of their social sharing in bringing about effective interpersonal emotion regulation. People elicit the support they desire at that moment, explaining why they perceive sharing as beneficial even though it may not engender emotional recovery. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

Effect of Shampakadi Niruha Basti along with Patra Pinda Swedan in the Management of Gridharsi w.s.r to Sciatica

Gridhrasi is a common musculoskeletal disorder with radiating pain, stiffness, numbness and tingling sensation in one or both legs. Due to similar clinical presentation, Gridhrasi can be equated with Sciatica, in which there is pain in one or both legs caused by compression of the sciatic nerve or its component nerve roots (L5-S1). It generally affects the people in the productive years of their life and makes walking and standing painful, embarrassing and also limits their mobility. Conservative treatment options for Sciatica only provide momentary relief from pain with a very high recurrence rate. In the present report we discuss the case of a 70 years old female patient who presented with the complaint of severe low backache and pain radiation towards both legs up to the feet with associated numbness in the right leg. She was treated with Shampakadi Niruha Basti along with Patra Pinda Swedan for the time period of 16 days. There was significant improvement in the signs and symptoms of Gridhrasi i.e., SLR Test, pain, numbness, etc. Not only did the combination of these two treatment modalities alleviate the patient's symptoms but it also checked the recurrence of pain by relaxing and strengthening the musculature of the back.

Qualitative exploration of the perceptions of exercise in patients with cancer initiated during chemotherapy: a meta-synthesis

ObjectiveTo synthesise qualitative literature on (1) the perceptions of patients with cancer of participating in an exercise intervention while undergoing chemotherapy and (2) to inform and guide professionals in oncology...

A comparative study of medication profiles from AD, MCI, and non‐demented patients

AbstractBackgroundThe ever‐increasing incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and the lack of effective therapeutics to treat the disease are leading to a “silver tsunami”. Current FDA‐approved drugs to treat the disease are limited as their benefit is simply momentary relief of the symptoms. Due to the chronic and progressive nature of AD, patients are routinely prescribed multiple non‐AD medications to preserve their ability to perform daily activities and to improve their quality of life. However, how those medications affect AD pathology remains unknown. In the present study, we have compared medication profiles of AD (n = 135), mild cognitive declined (MCI; n = 120), and non‐demented (n = 259) patients, with an aim to determine the effects of top‐ranked drugs on AD pathology.MethodsStudy subjects (≥65 years) were recruited from an academic geriatric practice that is heavily focused on memory disorders. All subjects underwent for the following cognitive assessments: a) Clinical dementia rating scale (CDR), b) Mini‐Mental Status Examination (MMSE), c) logical memory test, d) digit span forward and backward, e) category fluency test, f) ordering test, g) trails A&B, and finally the Geriatric Depression Scale. Individual medication for each subject was listed and they were categorized into major drug classes. Statistical analysis was performed to determine the frequency of each drug in each class.ResultsEight top‐ranked drug classes were categorized from a list of 453 individual medications. Vitamins (30‐40%) and anti‐inflammatory (∼30%) drugs were the major categories for each cohort. Interestingly, 11% of drugs were proton pump inhibitors in non‐demented patients, and this decreased by 8% in MCI, and 5% in AD. We found a reduced (8%) Lipitor prescriptions for AD patients compared MCI (11%) and non‐demented (13%) patients. We are investigating the effects of these highly prescribed drugs on β‐amyloid production/aggregation, cytotoxicity, plaque load, and tau phosphorylation in vitro and in vivo using cell culture and AD mouse models.ConclusionWhile the effects of routinely prescribed drugs on AD pathology are not well known, we found reduced vitamins, proton pump inhibitors, and Lipitor in the medication profiles of AD patients compared to the non‐AD population.

The Impact of Sleep Disorders on Cardiovascular Health: Mechanisms and Interventions.

This comprehensive review article explores the intricate mechanisms at work and possible remedies for the connection between sleep issues and cardiovascular health. Sleep disorders, which include conditions like insomnia and sleep apnea, are drawing increasing amounts of attention due to their serious detrimental consequences on cardiovascular health. This article carefully examines the body of existing evidence to explain the intricate mechanisms that connect sleep disruptions to cardiovascular issues. Mechanisms include inflammation, disruption of the autonomic nervous system, endothelial dysfunction, and aberrant metabolic processes all have an impact on these pathways. The study also looks at a variety of existing and novel therapeutic modalities that aim to minimize the detrimental effects of sleep disruptions on cardiovascular health. This includes evaluating the effectiveness of lifestyle changes, pharmaceutical interventions, and behavioural therapy for enhancing sleep quality and hence preserving cardiovascular health. By synthesising and presenting the most recent study data, this article offers valuable insights into the complex relationships between sleep patterns, cardiovascular function, and potential therapeutics. These results provide a solid foundation for guiding future research endeavours and clinical judgements. Pharmacotherapy is a possibility for momentary relief. Cardiovascular illness has been linked to the sensorimotor problem known as restless legs syndrome (RLS), which causes a strong impulse to move the legs. Sleep disruption caused by RLS-related leg movements leads to sympathetic activation, elevated blood pressure, impaired vascular function, and potential iron deficiency. Treating the underlying iron deficiency, when present, and medications targeting dopamine receptors or regulating calcium channels are the primary interventions for RLS. In conclusion, sleep disorders significantly impact cardiovascular health through multiple mechanisms. Early detection, accurate diagnosis, and appropriate interventions are crucial for mitigating associated cardiovascular risks. Multidisciplinary approaches including lifestyle modifications, behavioral interventions, and targeted pharmacotherapy have shown promise in improving sleep quality and cardiovascular outcomes. Further research is needed to enhance our understanding of the complex interplay between sleep disorders and cardiovascular health, leading to the development of more effective interventions and improved patient outcomes.

Resilience through Disclosure and Meaning Making in Qoheleth and the Babylonian Theodicy

This study rereads Qoheleth and the Babylonian Theodicy through a trauma lens as opposed to the generic lens of speculative wisdom encompassing retributive justice, retribution theology, and the deed-consequence nexus and their consequent view of the gods’/God’s justice. According to retribution theology, actions correlate appropriately to consequences; however, in light of their suffering and resilience, both authors are disillusioned, struggling to make sense of life’s predicaments despite their religiosity and placating of the deity, as they also resist retribution theology. Rereading Qoheleth and the Babylonian Theodicy through a trauma lens shows that both sufferers seek answers and cope with suffering similarly to modern readers. This study acknowledges the use and limits of retribution theology operating within the Hebrew and Mesopotamian worldview to illustrate how these texts resist retributive justice. However, we also illustrate how the collective and individual aspects of trauma theory transcend ethic, cultural, epochal, and geographical boundaries. Furthermore, the juxtaposed ancient texts demonstrate how to cope with traumatic life experiences outside the confines of retributive justice by making meaning of self and others in the world and exhibiting resilience through effective coping strategies. Ultimately, Qoheleth affirms that while fearing God is right, navigating trauma includes enjoying God’s simple gifts such as food, wine, work, and a spouse for momentary relief. The Babylonian Theodicy sufferer makes meaning and develops resiliency through self-disclosure to friends and acceptance.

The Therapy of Theōria: Counterpointing Russon’s Reading of Plato's Republic

This article applies Russon's principles of reading Plato's dialogues to solve a problem arising from both the dramatic and philosophical aspects of Plato's Republic: persuasive speech seems effective only when its audience is already willing to listen and be convinced. Yet if so, then either persuasive speech is powerless to persuade anybody truly, or it is unclear how it differs from simple manipulation or brainwashing. This article resolves this dilemma by using Russon’s insights about the kind of rationality Plato invites us to assume, namely a “concrete rationality,” and by analyzing the 􀏔irst three interlocutors of Socrates in the Republic: Polemarchus, Cephalus, and, of course, Thrasymachus. This approach enables us to differentiate these three interlocutors, explain Thrasymachus’s persistence in listening to the conversation until the end despite his unwillingness to listen, as well as the therapeutic function of theōria for providing him some momentary relief from his “hatred of speech” (misologia).

On Second Thought

On Second Thought

Elucidating the Neuroprotective Effect of Tecoma stans Leaf Extract in STZ-Induced Diabetic Neuropathy.

Background Diabetes is considered one of the most encyclopedic metabolic disorders owing to an alarming rise in the number of patients, which is increasing at an exponential rate. With the current therapeutics, which only aims to provide symptomatic and momentary relief, the scientists are shifting gears to explore alternative therapies which not only can target diabetes but can also help in limiting the progression of diabetic complications including diabetic neuropathy (DN). Methods Tecoma stans leaf methanolic extract was prepared using the Soxhlet method. A streptozotocin (STZ; 45 mg/kg)-induced diabetic animal model was used and treatment with oral dosing of T. stans leaf extract at the different doses of 200 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg, and highest dose, i.e., 400 mg/kg, was initiated on day 3 after STZ administration. The pharmacological response for general and biochemical (angiogenic, inflammatory, and oxidative) parameters and behavioral parameters were compared using Gabapentin as a standard drug with the results from the test drug. Results Parameters associated with the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy were evaluated. For general parameters, different doses of T. stans extract (TSE) on blood sugar showed significant effects as compared to the diabetic group. Also, the results from biochemical analysis and behavioral parameters showed significant positive effects in line with general parameters. The combination therapy of TSE at 400 mg/kg with a standard drug produced nonsignificant effects in comparison with the normal group. Conclusion The leaves of T. stans possess antidiabetic effects along with promising effects in the management of DN by producing significant effects by exhibiting antioxidative, antiangiogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties, which are prognostic markers for DN, and thus, T. stans can be considered as an emerging therapeutic option for DN.

Laughing through the Virus the Zimbabwean Way: WhatsApp Humor and the Twenty-one-day COVID-19 Lockdown

AbstractIn many African countries, jokes represent one of the many means used by citizens to cope with a crisis. Chibuwe and Munoriyarwa explore how Zimbabweans utilize WhatsApp jokes, which are anchored in the concept of the “everyday,” to cope with pandemic-induced lockdowns. COVID-19 jokes provide citizens momentary relief from fear and function as a defense mechanism against COVID-19 and its effects, enabling citizens to confront and rationalize fear, death, and suffering. Chibuwe and Munoriyarwa argue that jokes are also a means of speaking truth to power by disgruntled citizens attempting to cope with a health crisis, in a context characterized by corruption, state repression, and bad governance.

Kamala Das: Tragedy of Contrast between Childhood and Adulthood

This paper attempts to focus on Kamala Das’s vision of her secure and happy childhood and her frustrating adulthood exploring her poems critically. Her innocent past is juxtaposed with her sexually experienced present life in many of her poems. Her nostalgia is enrooted in her exhaustion from the current situation of life. Her loneliness and dissatisfaction compel her to fall back on her childhood memories which provide her with momentary relief but at the same time make her present predicament more pathetic. It seems that her nostalgia for childhood is the outcome of her realization of the lovelessness of this cruel world of adulthood. In a very confessional tone, Mrs. Das describes the autobiographical elements of her personal life in her poems. Her ancestral house, Nalapat House, and her grandmother are one of the central themes of her poems. She compares the selfless unconditional true love of her grandmother to the sexual selfish lust of her life partner in her poems. The vivid picture of her childhood incidents in her nostalgic poem is actually a retreat for her which helps her to get some relief from her present tortured self.

Repercussions of COVID-19 on the Ecuadorian tax system and its ranking compared to other countries

Tax systems are essential for the collection of taxes, since the economic spending of the countries depends on them; Among the items we have the Income Tax (IR) and the Value Added Tax (VAT), which are the highest income obligations that Ecuador has. This article aims to analyze the repercussions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the collection systems of Ecuador compared to the countries of Latin America. For this purpose, a descriptive-documentary cross-sectional methodology was carried out in order to obtain true, reliable information from indexed databases that were verified and approved by different researchers. The results show that COVID-19 had a direct impact on the economies of Latin American countries, especially in the first half of 2020, however, the policies adopted by governments, precisely in Ecuador, helped reduce the burden of the crisis, by deferring the payment of taxes, which generated momentary relief for local companies.

The Poet’s Mistake by Erica McAlpine.

<i>The Poet’s Mistake</i> by Erica McAlpine.

Faith, Fear, and Other F-Words

Faith, Fear, and Other F-Words

Attempts to “forget”: unaccompanied refugee adolescents’ everyday experiences of psychosocial challenges and coping upon settlement

PurposePoor mental health is common amongst unaccompanied refugee adolescents and may have serious negative consequences for their successful settlement. This study aims to elucidate unaccompanied adolescents’ experiences of psychosocial challenges and what they need to cope with this during their course of settlement in Denmark, particularly focussing on social support.Design/methodology/approachThe study sample included six male unaccompanied refugee adolescents aged 17–18, living in two residential care facilities. Based on a triangulation of methods (i.e. participant observation, individual interviews and a focus group interview using photo-elicitation), a thematic analysis was conducted within the conceptual framework of stigma and a need for relatedness.FindingsSeveral interwoven and on-going psychosocial challenges, including perceived stigma and loneliness combined with past traumatic experiences and uncertainties about the future, were experienced by the adolescents in this study. As opposed to experiencing emotional distress, stigma and loneliness, various activities of “forgetting”, which involved a sense of momentary relief or bliss, a sense of “normalcy” and acceptance and/or a sense of relatedness, helped them to cope.Practical implicationsFor psychosocial care services to respond to adolescents’ mental health needs in an optimal way, the results suggest that activities and social support that are sufficiently adapted to individual needs should be the focal point in their daily lives.Originality/valueThe study offers insights into the needs of unaccompanied refugee adolescents in coping with the psychosocial challenges experienced in their daily lives.

Quantum Neuro – Synchronicity

Quantum Neuro-Synchronicity explores the brain activities of an individual when they are completely immersed into a previously inexperienced and unfamiliar activity. Although there have been researches on the synchronicity between dyads, there is a clear gap in research on the benefits of the sync on the right and left sides of the brain on an individual. Its scope extends to not only engaging and developing our neurology but also as a means to escape all the weights that constantly pull people back. It is a momentary relief, a transitory phase, and a feeling of bliss that one can experience by simply learning something new. Carl Jung created the term “synchronicity” to explain a relationship between two events that could not be explained by cause and effect.

Everyday anthropo-scenes: a visual inventory of human traces

Presenting an inventory of discarded Adhesive Bandages (ABs) in the city, this visual essay reflects on the pervasive presence of human traces, using the figure of anthropo-scenes. The ABs become a visual metaphor – what used to be a momentary relief for pain, a protective layer, turns into a reminder of the active role humans are playing in the earth’s destruction, a reminder of the tension between human power and their own fragility.

Sexual obsession compulsive disorder: 11 case studies

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a long-lasting disorder characterized by cyclic feelings and compulsive behaviors which lead to momentary relief. One of the recognized feature in obsessive-compulsive disorder is sexual obsessions. Compulsive sexual behavior has not yet received wide consideration from researchers and clinicians. Till date, there have been dearth of formal studies of sexual behavior in OCD. In spite of the scarcity of research, many patients with sexual obsession do present for the treatment and mental health professionals in any setting are likely to come across patients with this disorder. The present study aims to affirm that sexual obsessions are prevalent clinical features in OCD that arise sex based symptoms. For that purpose, the data was composed from 11 patients, in which the symptoms were existent for more than 1 year. The data was collected in the form of history taking Structured Clinical Interview, that has been a part of case study method. It was found that the patients display an obsession with the sexual acts and feel discomfort if unable to control their urges which later affect their personal and social functioning. So this paper will focus and summarize sexual behavior in OCD with the help of case studies.

The Comic in the Midst of Tragedy's Grief with Tig Notaro, Hannah Gadsby, and Others

ABSTRACT The function of the comic in the midst of tragedy is not clear. After all, is it simply comic relief that wounded nations, communities, or individuals seek? Tragedy has long been cast as memory and mourning while comedy offers for the masses a Nietzschean moment of joyful forgetting and for the Stoic mind a measure of transcendence from our grief. The latter view came into prominence for modern American culture with the nineteenth-century satirist Mark Twain, who wrote that “the secret source of humor itself is not joy but sorrow,” which has been interpreted through the often-quoted formula: comedy is tragedy plus time. The assumption is that we need some distance emotionally in order to mock or transcend the tragic. While we grant the humor of transcendence can produce some momentary relief through emotional distance, we wonder if there might be another way that humor can deal with suffering? Popular psychology often speaks of five stages of grief, and while that progression seems too linear and simplistic, we find that the now much more inclusive comic stage has something to offer their audiences struggling to make sense of a volatile world.

Covid-19 and after: Prospecting Ayurveda in post COVID era

About a year after its initial outbreak, the first wave of COVID-19 is gradually decelerating in many countries including India. The new cases being reported daily are falling and the number of people recovering from the deadly virus is increasing. Epidemiologists have warned that this slowdown may only be a transient trap that will eventually enter into more cumbersome 2nd and 3rd waves. In many places in India, we have actually started seeing that happen, as it also seems to be doing, in many other countries. This momentary relief in the current wave gives us a brief opportunity to introspect and review how fairly we have dealt with the situation from the perspectives of Ayurveda, and to preject the prospects of Ayurveda in post COVID era.