crisis /cri·sis/ (
kri´sis) pl.
cri´ses [L.]
1. the turning point of a disease for better or worse; especially a sudden change, usually for the better, in the course of an acute disease.
2. a sudden paroxysmal intensification of symptoms in the course of a disease.
addisonian crisis , adrenal crisis fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss accompanying an acute attack of Addison's disease.
blast crisis a sudden, severe change in the course of chronic granulocytic leukemia with an increase in the proportion of myeloblasts.
genital crisis of newborn estrinization of the vaginal mucosa and hyperplasia of the breast, influenced by transplacentally acquired estrogens.
hemolytic crisis acute red cell destruction leading to jaundice, occasionally seen with sickle cell disease.
identity crisis a period in the psychosocial development of an individual, usually occurring during adolescence, manifested by confusion over one's self, values, or perceived role expected by society.
sickle cell crisis a broad term for several acute conditions occurring with sickle cell disease, including hemolytic crisis and vaso-occlusive crisis.
thyroid crisis , thyrotoxic crisis thyroid storm; a sudden and dangerous increase of symptoms of thyrotoxicosis.
vasoocclusive crisis severe pain due to infarctions in the bones, joints, lungs, liver, kidney, spleen, eye, or central nervous system, an acute condition seen with sickle cell anemia.
crisis [krī′sis] Etymology: Gk, krisis, turning point
1 a transition for better or worse in the course of a disease, usually indicated by a marked change in the intensity of signs and symptoms.
2 a turning point in events affecting the emotional state of a person, such as death or divorce. A crisis can result in personality growth or personality disorganization.
3 a characteristically self-limiting period of from 4 to 6 weeks that constitutes a transitional phase representing both the danger of increased psychologic vulnerability and an opportunity for personal growth. See also
crisis intervention.
crisis
pl. crises [L.]
1. the turning point of a disease for better or worse; especially a sudden change, usually for the better, in the course of an acute disease.
2. a sudden paroxysmal intensification of signs in the course of a disease.
addisonian crisissigns of severe depression, muscle weakness, vomiting and diarrhea accompanying an acute attack of adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison's disease). Called also adrenal crisis.
adrenal crisissee addisonian crisis (above).
crisis Clinical medicine 1. An abrupt–paroxysmal change in the course of a disease, usually for worse–eg, an acute exacerbation of adrenal insufficiency 2. An abrupt intensification of a symptom or other manifestation of a
disease, a paroxysm. See
Adrenal crisis,
Aplastic crisis,
Blast crisis, Healing crisis,
Hemolytic crisis,
Hypertensive crisis,
Myasthenic crisis,
Therapeutic crisis,
Thyrotoxic crisis,
Tumarkin crisis, Vaso-occlusive crisis Psychiatry A state of
psychologic disequilibrium; turning point in a person's life. See
Adolescent crisis,
Identity crisis,
Legal crisis,
Midlife crisis.
Patient discussion about vasoocclusive crisis.
Q. What to do in a crisis or when you feel depressed? Hi Everybody - I found some great resources for people that feel despondent, suicidal, or simply need to speak to someone about their problems. You don't need to feel bad because there are numerous hotlines with highly trained operators available to help you. These hotlines are 100% FREE to use and completely ANONYMOUS. Please remember that these resources are not associated with iMedix at all.
Suicide Prevention / Depression
* USA: Hopeline (Suicide): 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
* USA: Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-Talk (1-800-8255)
* USA: Teen Hotline Covenant House NineLine: 1-800-999-9999
* USA: SOS Teen Hotline: 1-800-949-0057
* USA: Grief Recovery Helpline : 1-800-445-4808
* USA: Directory of local helplines / centers
* UK: Samaritans (Nat'l and local): 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org
* Global directory of suicide hotlines - http://suicidehotlines.com/
A. the more you talk the better you feel,if you hold it in you"ll burst,lol.like cbell said you need to talk to someone that can get you the proper help.
Q. how come depression became so common??? is it because the great economic crises ...? because i get the feeling that it has been like that for a while ...
A. I guess awareness is the key word here. depression is something so many people suffer from (in different levels) and did not declare it or diagnosed it easily in the past. The over-developed technological superficial world we live in today must have something to do with it as well....
Q. Your topic-manager: Did you have today a little crisis like me? As some of you already know, I use at the moment and since 3 months no medications anymore, but I told you also, that I have at home my little pharmacy for "just in case". Two days ago I slept not at all during the whole night. There was an emergency case from USA - a member from another topic. The dear lady was in panic, it seemed so during the chat. So I called her and she was thankful 12h later. Today I had a little panic-attack too. I have an urgent letter to write and also a document to prepare. In fact I would be able to do both things in the same time and so my body starts to feel a stress. My heart feels like a very hot big potato, my head is warm too and I can't concentrate me for just one subject. What have I done today to fix that?
A. I hope you are feeling better. Thank you for sharing this experience with us!
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