FACTITIOUS DISORDER Factitious disorder is a mental disorder in which a person will fake or induce physical or mental health problems by deliberately producing, exaggerating, or feigning symptoms, usually to gain sympathy and attention. People with this condition will go to great lengths such as pretending to be sick, tampering with medical tests (such as …
PARANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER Paranoid personality disorder is a mental disorder that is marked by paranoia and excessive distrust and suspicion for others, even when there is no reason to be suspicious. Paranoid personality disorder is one of a group of a condition called eccentric personality disorders. An eccentric personality disorder means that the person’s behaviour …
ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal levels of hyperactive and abnormal behaviour. People who suffer from this disorder may have unstable relationships, perform poorly at work and school, have love low self-esteem, and other problems. The disorder affects both young and old. Symptoms normally start in …
AGORAPHOBIA Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear and avoidance of places or situations where escape might be difficult or where help might not be available if something were to happen. Agoraphobia is a more complex condition than what most people assume. They assume it’s simply a fear of open spaces. But someone …
GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD) Generalized anxiety disorder is marked by a persistent, excessive and uncontrollable worry about common occurrences, events or activities which often interferes with daily functioning. People with this disorder typically anticipate disaster and are concerned about money, death, friendship problems, work difficulties, health issues, interpersonal relationship problems, or family issues. It is …
5 Signs of Depression that You Should Never Ignore Feeling sad because of some tough times is normal, but depression is a cut above and is a condition that needs to be taken seriously. Depression refers to feeling down and morose for an extended period. You might be sad every day and might find it …
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