of bipolar or manic-depressive disorders have been around since the 16-century and affect little more than 2% of the population in both sexes‚ all races‚ and all parts of the world (Harmon 3). Researchers think that the cause is genetic‚ but it is still unknown. The one fact of which we are painfully aware of is that bipolar disorder severely undermines its’ victims ability to obtain and maintain social and occupational success. Because the symptoms of bipolar disorder are so debilitation‚ it is crucial
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The clinical picture of oppositional defiant disorder consists of a pattern of angry/irritable mood‚ vindictiveness and argumentative behavior that last up to 6 months (American Psychiatric Association‚ 2013). Oppositional defiant disorder depicts angry or irritable mood as an individual losing their temper‚ touchy‚ and often angry. Furthermore‚ oppositional defiant disorder argumentative or defiant behavior includes an argument with an authority figure‚ refuses to comply with authority requests
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Antisocial Personality Disorder/ Psycopathy Imagine not having a conscience‚ none at all‚ no feelings of guilt or remorse for your actions. No limiting sense of concern for the well being of strangers‚ friends‚ and even family members. Imagine never struggling with shame‚ not once in your life‚ no matter what selfish‚ lazy‚ harmful‚ or immoral action you have taken. Disregarding the safety and feelings of others‚ as well as yourself. Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psycopathy are just two of
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others around her‚ especially her older brother Benny (her caretaker). In the future‚ she finds a special person to help her overcomes most of these symptoms and become independent and live alone with the special person; Sam. As Joon; having these disorders‚ she has the obsession of going about her day painting‚ going on car rides with her helmet‚ and loud music upsets her. With her interest in painting and quiet thinking; it’s the only way she can express her thoughts and feelings. When she gets angry
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common than you might think. This fear is called an “anxiety disorder”. However‚ a lot of people who suffer from this feel that they are alone and not a lot of people suffer from the same thing. Since “18% of the US population suffers from various anxiety disorders” and “only 1/3 of these people get treatment” (www.adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics)‚ there needs to be more talk and awareness for these disorders. Anxiety disorders are “chronic conditions characterized by an excessive and
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PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER ANALYSIS Psychological Disorder Analysis Amy Verhagen Axia College of University of Phoenix The diagnosis given to Maria is Dysthymic Disorder. Maria has been having trouble sleeping at night‚ feeling ‘jumpy’‚ and not able to concentrate. I suspect this has been going on for a while and possibly co-occurs with other psychological symptoms. Further questioning Maria about her past and present symptom onset will help in confirming this diagnosis to help treat her appropriately
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sensations‚ 10. hot or cold flashes‚ 11. chest pain‚ 12. fear of dying‚ and 13. fear of going crazy or losing control." (Kernodle‚ pg 10). Before being treated for a panic disorder‚ you need to rule out all other possible conditions that are commonly mistaken for as a panic attack. "Anxiety becomes a problem‚ and a disorder should be considered when: · It is of greater intensity and duration than expected‚ · It leads to impairment or disability in occupational‚ social‚ or interpersonal functioning
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Antisocial personality Disorder vs. Schizoid Personality Disorder Patients with antisocial personality disorder (often referred to as psychopaths) are frequently in conflict with social‚ moral‚ or legal norms. They may also demonstrate behaviours that show disregard towards others‚ such as lying‚ manipulating and breaking the law. Additionally these people are often reckless‚ irresponsible‚ lack a sense of personal responsibility and show little to no remorse. Therefore they mostly blame other people
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Borderline Personality Disorder Jane Doe College of My Choice Borderline Personality Disorder “Personality traits are patterns of thinking‚ perceiving‚ reacting‚ and relating that are relatively stable over time and in various situations” (Porter & Kaplan‚ 2011‚ p. 1553). Personality traits normally begin at adolescence. Most of these traits are upheld through most of life‚ while some of these traits change as we get older. “A personality disorder is a long-lasting pattern
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Evynn McGinn Star Gibson Psychology 17 November 2013 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder It is normal to go back and make sure you turned the curling iron off‚ or double check the doors to make sure they’re locked. But when a person suffers from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder‚ when you think you forget these regular‚ simple tasks it can run your whole day. Upon picking this topic and taking this class‚ I didn’t know about any of the diseases. OCD stuck out to me the most‚ and so I felt like it would
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