ability (redirected from abilities)

ability

[əbil′itē]

the capacity to act in a specified way because of the possession of appropriate skills and mental or physical fitness.

---

ability

See Athletic ability, Mental ability.

---

Patient discussion about abilities.

Q. How have people coped with dealing with depression? I have bi-polar II mixed disorder and I have been a candidate for no medication. I haven't taken medication for the last 3 years. I've recently been struggling with alleviating my depression.

A. I favour a multidimensional approach to treating depression, and bipolar disorder, without use of medication. Some methods used are: Occupational therapy. Omega 3 fish oil, and/or herbal remedies and supplements, such as inositol, 5HTP, or SAMe, relaxation techniques, mood chart & daily activities schedule, and Cognitive Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy. I suggest that you check them out in section 2, on depression, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris View page R first. Bipolar disorder is addressed in section 10, and includes: BIPOLAR: PAGE J. BIPOLAR DISORDER TREATMENT - SUPPLEMENTS. 277 17:41:39 - 27/12/2007
HERBS FOR BIPOLAR(K) - TREATING BIPOLAR DISORDER WITH HERBS. 204 17:44:32 - 27/12/2007
VITAMINS FOR BIPOLAR - TREATING BIPOLAR DISORDER WITH VITAMINS. 224 00:33:29 - 27/12/2007
MINERALS FOR BIPOLAR - TREATING BIPOLAR DISORDER WITH MINERALS.
See page O first.

Q. How does alcohol affect learning abilities? Is there any information about learning problems due to use of alcohol?

A. EVERY TIME YOU TAKE A DRINK IT KILLS BRAIN CELLS...IN WOMAN..ALCOHOL WILL PRODUCE BIRTH DEFECTS,,,MOSTLY LEARNING DISABILITIES,AND OTHER DEFECTS..IF YOU ARE A YOUNG PERSON,,I SUGGEST YOU WORRY ABOUT DRINKING ALOT BECAUSE IT WILL AFFECT YOUR LEARNING,,,,MRFOOT56

Q. What does treatment for prostate cancer consist of, and does it affect a male's ability to have sex? A very close friend of ours has been diagnosed with prostate cancer (it really *isn't* my partner or me!) and we were wondering what his treatment options might be. If the prostate gland is removed, does that eliminate the ability to have sex?

A. There is a new procedure called the da Vinci procedure that is minimally invasive and less likely to lead to the nerve damage that causes impotence. However, it is still a risk, as well as a risk of urinary incontinence. And even if you are not impotent, your orgasms will be dry - seminal fluid is produced by the prostate. There are also other procedures, such as implanting radioactive 'seeds' into the prostate. It is my understanding that the risk of impotence from that or any other radiation procedure is higher than da Vinci surgery, but less than with traditional surgery. Chemo and broader irradiation can be recommended in more advanced cases.
My brother had the daVinci procedure, and he is able to have sex.