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Saturday 18 July 2020

Sobriety Counter - Stop Drinking (EasyQuit)

"EasyQuit" is a free app that will help you quit drinking immediately or by using a "quit drinking slowly" mode.

it is a web application based on principles of behavioral self-control training. It is a structured yet interactive, individualized program that guides users to set goals, self-monitor their behavior, and get detailed feedback on their progress on the basis of their input. Easy Quit has modules addressing motivation, identifying and managing triggers, developing alternatives, problem-solving, dealing with lapses and relapses, considering abstinence, and self-monitoring one’s mood. It recommends first choosing a goal (abstinence or moderation), building motivation for change, “doing a 30” (a self-imposed and flexible period of abstinence that can range from 1-30 days), setting drinking goals/limits, and then self- monitoring of drinking. Users are asked to enter their self-monitoring data when they log back onto the site which the program then uses to generate detailed feedback about their progress. Although it recommends going through the modules in sequence, users can choose which modules might best meet their needs. More details are available below

It has many motivational features such as the money you save, motivational health statistics about your body and how it improves without alcohol and personal motivations with a reminder function.


Motivational Health Section
★ Countdown timer to watch many aspects of your health improve as a result of your great decision to stop this bad habit.

★ See how much money you saved by not drinking and set a custom treat to buy from your savings.

★ Play a game of memory to distract yourself from the urge to have a drink.

★ "Quit Slowly" Mode with a customised plan and reminders to ease your body into quitting drinking.

★ Write your own personal motivations of why you want to stop drinking alcohol and let the app remind you of them daily.

★ 64 Beautiful Badges for your sobriety time and drinks passed; with congratulation reminders and sharing functionality.

★ 28 beautiful themes to personalise your experience.

★ High level of Privacy. No log in, no collection or selling of your sensitive data like email, password or contacts. Your data is saved locally on your phone.

★ Two awesome widgets to put on your home screen and always see the money you saved by quitting drinking and your time as an alcohol free person.


I hope my sobriety counter app helps you break this habit and stop drinking for good to become a sober healthy person for ever :)

Contingency management (CM) treatments evolved from basic behavioral research demonstrating that a behavior that is reinforced will increase in frequency. CM is a structured behavioral therapy that involves: (1) frequently monitoring the behavior targeted for change, and (2) reinforcing the behavior each time it occurs using tangible and escalating reinforcers. Often, the behavior targeted for change is drug use behavior, but other behaviors such as attendance at treatment, can also be reinforced. Patients are reinforced for submission of drug negative urine samples or attendance at treatment by earning the chance to win prizes ranging from $1 to $100 in value, and chances to win prizes increase with sustained abstinence or attendance.

Usually, CM treatments are in effect for 8-24 weeks, and CM is typically provided as an adjunct to other treatment. It can be integrated with virtually any form of therapy, including eclectic/standard group treatment, 12-step therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, community reinforcement approach therapy, motivational enhancement therapy, and others.

If abstinence is reinforced, the best outcomes of CM are generally achieved if abstinence from a single drug is reinforced (as opposed to requiring abstinence from multiple substances concurrently to receive reinforcement), if urine testing monitoring is conducted at least twice weekly, if onsite (as opposed to offsite) testing procedures are used, and if reinforcement magnitude is high. The prize CM system was designed to enhance patient outcomes while minimizing reinforcement and administrative costs.

 

Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcohol use Disorders (ABCT)

Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcohol use Disorders (ABCT) is an outpatient treatment for individuals with alcohol use disorders and their intimate partners.

ABCT is based on four assumptions:
(1) intimate partner behaviors and couple interactions can be triggers for drinking;
 (2) intimate partners can reward abstinence;
(3) a positive intimate relationship is a key source of motivation to change drinking behavior, and
(4) reducing relationship distress lessens the risk of relapse.

Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, the ABCT therapist works with both the person who is abusing alcohol and his or her partner to identify and decrease the partner’s behaviors that cue or reinforce the client’s drinking; strengthen the partner’s support of the client’s efforts to change through reinforcement of positive change and the use of sobriety contracts; increase positive couple interactions through activities and assignments designed to increase positive feelings and improve constructive communication and problem-solving, and improve the client’s coping skills and relapse prevention techniques to achieve and maintain abstinence.

The treatment program consists of 2-3 hours of assessment for treatment planning, followed by 12-20 weekly therapy sessions for the client with his or her partner. Treatment follows cognitive-behavioral principles applied to couples therapy and specific therapeutic interventions for alcohol use disorders.

 A typical session follows this sequence:
(1) the therapist asks about any drinking since the last session;
(2) the couple presents and discusses homework assigned at the last session and use of a sobriety contract, if applicable;
 (3) the couple discusses any drinking or relationship problems since the last session;
(4) the therapist presents new material and the couple engages in active learning activities in the session related to the new material; (5) the couple discusses up-coming high-risk situations; and
(6) the therapist assigns new homework.

The optimal implementation of ABCT occurs in the context of an existing clinic or private practice with certified/licensed mental health or addictions professionals who have a background in treating alcohol use disorders and knowledge of cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Monday 16 September 2019

5 tips on How To Get Over Anxiety


How To Get Over Anxiety - DR SUDESHNA BISWAS


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Being held hostage by anxiety is like being tied up with invisible rope. You feel bound and tied by irrational fear, which keeps you stuck in neutral, unable to gain any traction to move forward in life. 
Fearing the worst-case scenario all the time is a self-defeating cognitive snafu that can have paralyzing effects. Instead of forging ahead in your career or pursuing a the new relationship, anxiety keeps you stuck as a passive observer instead of an active participant.

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Luckily, you can learn how to get over anxiety. Some methods can offer relief from the excessive worry that holds you prisoner in your own life. Learn here how to overcome the thought patterns that keep you stuck in the spin cycle of anxiety.
What Is Anxiety Disorder?

Chances are, at least one out of every five of your friends and family members grapple with an anxiety disorder. In fact, with more than 100 million INDIANS struggling with some sort of anxiety disorder, it is apparent that we are an anxious nation. 
There are several different types of anxiety disorders, but underlying each of them is a common feature: fear. Fear of people, places, situations, and objects—pick your poison. Accompanying the fear is the feeling of having no control over the fear-inducing situation.
To help differentiate between the different forms of anxiety disorder, here are some brief summaries:
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD): Excessive and irrational fear and worry about two issues or more that may cause shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, dizziness, and sleep problems.
Socialanxiety: Intense fear of being judged or rejected by others, causing such symptoms as sweating, blushing, muscle tension, nausea, rapid heartbeat, and lightheadedness.
Specificphobia: Extreme and unreasonable fear related to a specific object or situation, causing avoidance behaviors.
Panicdisorder: A sudden, unpredictable episode that features chest pain, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, sense of doom.
Post-traumaticstress disorder (PTSD): A prolonged response to having experienced or witnessed a traumatic event that features irritability, flashbacks, insomnia, substance abuse, and avoidance behaviors.
Obsessive-compulsivedisorder (OCD): Alternating cycle of obsessive fears and compulsive behavioral responses to fear.
How Does Anxiety Negatively Impact Our Lives?

Fear is a trap that can keep us from achieving our goals and dreams. 
When we wrestle with an anxiety disorder, it holds us hostage by tricking us into thinking we aren’t good enough, smart enough, or attractive enough to be worthy of those goals and dreams. 
As a result, we begin to isolate ourselves, mostly as an avoidance mechanism to protect us from perceived danger or criticism. From the isolation, we begin to develop other maladaptive behaviors and thought distortions that only further deteriorate mental wellbeing.
Anxiety is also detrimental to our physical health. Chronic stress and worry keep the stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, at elevated levels. This can lead to increased health risks, such as weight gain, heart disease, digestive issues, and sleep disturbance.
Change Your Thoughts and Regulate Anxiety Through CBT

Now for the fun part, learning how to get over anxiety. 
Making the shift toward healthy, affirmative thoughts will translate to a change in behaviors associated with anxiety. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type ofpsychotherapy that is very useful in helping patients who struggle with anxiety to make these positive shifts. 
CBT helps reduce anxiety symptoms by changing thought patterns through the following process:
1.     The individual identifies negative self-talk determines if it is rational or exaggerated, and examines how the negative self-talk is impacting daily life functioning.
2.     The individual is guided to stop, consider the present thought, and then choose a more affirming thought to replace the negative thought with. This is a process that takes time and practice before it becomes a positive new habit. Journaling, or keeping a “thought diary” can help sort out the types of thoughts and how they affected the person.
3.     As the positive thoughts replace the negative ones, the goal is to begin confronting once-fearful situations and incrementally, through exposure therapy, become desensitized to the fears associated with them.
Some individuals are also aided with medication that helps reduce the symptoms of anxiety through a sedative effect. These medications, called benzodiazepines, should not be used long term, however, as they have a high risk of leading to addiction or dependency.
How To Get Over Anxiety Naturally

There are several natural techniques that can also help one learn how to get over anxiety. Holistic practices are increasingly included in the treatment plan for anxiety recovery due to their stress-regulation properties. 
Some of these include:
Taking a proactive stance in alleviating the symptoms of anxiety through CBT and holistic activities can yield excellent results. Incorporate these practices into daily life for improved functioning and quality of life.
What methods have helped you learn how to get over anxiety? Please share with us in a comment below!


Saturday 20 February 2016

QUESTIONS /ANSWERS

QUESTION/ ANSWER SESSIONS AND CASE STUDIES
1.SCHIZOPHRENIA


DR SUDESHNA BISWAS IS WITH HER PATIENT TREATED FROM SCHIZOPHRENIA

                                            2. EPILEPSY WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA

PATIENT OF EPILEPSY WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA SHARING HIS RECOVERY EXPERIENCE

                                                                    3.DEPRESSION

DR SUDESHNA BISWAS - दिल्ली में सर्वश्रेष्ठ मनोचिकित्सक की एक अवसादग्रस्तता रोगी, उसके लक्षण , समस्याओं, परिवार के शेयरों और कैसे वह इस रोग को दूर किया है ।

                                          4. MY STORY- OCD AND ANGER OUTBURST

একজন রোগী অত্যধিক অমোঘ ব্যাধি এবং ঘন রাগ outbursts  সম্পর্কে বলছে,  কিভাবে তিনি ডাক্তার সুদেষ্ণা সঙ্গে চিকিত্সা এবং কাউন্সেলিং সেশন থেকে উপকৃত এবং কিভাবে এটা তার জীবন ফিরে স্বাভাবিক অবস্থা পরিবর্তিত হয়েছে ।


                                                             5. TRICHOTILLOMANIA
 A patient suffering from trichotillomania (an  obsessive compulsive disorder characterized by a compulsive urge to pull out one's own hair ) is seen sharing his experience of his disease and suffering and finally getting normal with the treatment of Dr Sudeshna Biswas

Wednesday 4 June 2014

DELHI DETOX AND DE-ADDICTION CENTRE

DELHI DETOX AND DE-ADDICTION CENTRE



DR . SUDESHNA BISWAS ,one of the best and famous  psychiatrist at FORTIS C-DOC ,delhi has developed a new and innovative treatment module for deaddiction. Patients abusing alcohol,nicotine,cannabis,cocaine have a new lease of hope from her treatment skills.

Her team of psychologists,social workers and nurses/paramedics along with DR. ANIRBAN BISWAS (MD) , will be involved in the DELHI  DETOX and de-addiction therapy.




At Delhi Detox and Deaddiction  Centre we offer treatment to persons with problems due to alcohol, tobacco and other drug misuse, providing out-patient consultations, in- care and through out-reach clinics. 

Specialized and individually tailored care is offered by a multi-disciplinary team of the best psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapist and nurses experienced in addiction medicine.Our excellent results speak for our sincere and determined efforts at Delhi Detox and Deaddiction Centre.

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