International Journal of Advances in Nursing Management

P. S. Sunitha ¹, M. Vidya ¹, P. Rashmi ², M. Mamatha ²

Affiliations
1 Mental Health Nursing, J.S.S College of Nursing, M.G Road , Mysuru, IN
2 Child Health Nursing, J.S.S College of Nursing, M.G Road , Mysuru, IN

Abstract

Selfies frequently trigger perceptions of self-indulgence or attention-seeking social dependence that raises the damned-if-you-do and damned-if-you-don't spectre of either narcissism or very low self-esteem". Psychiatrists believed that behaviors could generate more mental issues in the future, especially those related to lack of confidence. You've seen it thousands of times on facebook and other social media outlets, there is even a song on the radio about it Selfies have become a huge trend in social media and psychiatrists and mental health workers are linking them to mental health conditions related to narcissism and a person's obsession with their looks. How far can the selfie obsession go A British male teenager went to the extent of trying to commit suicide after he was unable to take what he felt was the perfect selfie. Danny Bowman became so obsessed with capturing the perfect shot that he would spend roughly 10 hours per day taking up to 200 selfies trying to get the perfect shot. As things got more and more intense for Danny, he lost nearly 30 pounds, dropped out of school and did not leave the house for six months as he kept trying for the perfect picture. During his suicide attempt, Bowman was saved by his mother.

Keywords

Selfy, Selfitis, Narcissism and Psychopath, Obsessive Compulsive.

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Purohit Saraswati ¹, M. Mamatha ¹, P. S. Sunith ¹, P. Rashmi ¹

Affiliations
1 J.S.S College of Nursing, Ramanuja Road., Mysuru-570004, IN

Abstract

Pompe disease is an inherited disorder caused by the buildup of a complex sugar called glycogen in the body's cells. The accumulation of glycogen in certain organs and tissues, especially muscles, impairs their ability to function normally. Pompe disease, also known as glycogen storage disease type II. The disease is caused by mutations in the gene that instructs the body to make an enzyme called acid alpha-glycosidase (GAA). Patients with Pompe disease have deficient lysosomal enzyme acid alpha-glycosidase (GAA) activity, which catalyses the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the lyososome.1 Clinically it is classified into 3 types namely Infantileonset Pompe disease, Non-classic infantile-onset Pompe disease and Late or adult onset Pompe disease. Diagnostic test is the measurement of acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA) enzyme activity. Pompe disease management can be done based on its manifestations and complications.

Keywords

Acid Alpha-Glycosidase, Lysosome, Heterozygote.

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