eating disorders. Most people associate them with females. People do not see men with the disorder. Weight watchers or weight loss commercials are usually filled and advertised by females. Magazine covers are filled with famous females, writing about how so and so gained 10 pounds, they shame so many girls. Just because eating disorders occur more to women does not mean it cannot affect a man. Society seems to pay more attention to female’s self-image issues, than males. Eating disorders are very
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Lukasz Giza Essay discussing causes of disorders for three selected case studies The case of Bess Obsessive compulsive disorder commonly referred to as OCD is an anxiety disorder; people who suffer from OCD act compulsively and have obsessive thoughts. The fear of contamination is most common type of OCD; it leads to compulsive cleaning rituals as fear of germs, or dirt is a frightening thought for OCD sufferers. OCD could be explained biologically and psychologically. Genes could be a factor that
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` “Bipolar Disorder” is one of the most common disorders in young teens today. Bipolar dissorder People who suffer from bipolar have episodes of mania as well as episodes of depression. During an episode of mania the person may feel very optimistic, they may have unrealistic beliefs about their abilities, they may also spend little time sleeping and yet have boundless energy, they may talk so rapidly that others can’t keep up, racing thoughts and moving from topic to topic without any transition
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Psychological disorders are patterns of interaction and psychological behaviors that influence some areas of an individual’s life, by creating stress and anxiety. Mental health disorders or problems cannot be diagnosed by performing series of blood work. Psychological disorders can only by diagnosed by a license professional psychiatric through observations and by conducting assessments. There are several types of psychological disorders; however, the most common disorders are anxiety disorders which is
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Analyst of Various Disorders Sonia Oliver PSY410 Abnormal Psychology May 24, 2010 Vallery Tovey MA, MA, CAAC, ICRC Analyst of Various Disorders According to the DSM-IV-TR there are various mental disorders that fall under different classifications. Anxiety Disorder has various listings like OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is classified under this disorder. Cyclothymic Disorder is classified under Mood and Affective Disorders. Dissoactive Identity Disorder is classified under Dissociative
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antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Paxil affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. Paxil is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Paroxetine is an oral drug that is used for treating depression. It is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class that also contains fluoxetine
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI). It is indicated for a variety of conditions which include:Major Depressive DisorderPanic DisorderObsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Social Anxiety (Social Phobia)Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) * Unlabeled Use(s): * *Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) | | | Talk to your doctor todayContact UsPhone: 1-800-123-4567 Email: zoloft@gmail.com Web: www.zoloft.com | | | 123 Depression HwySad
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As Good As It Gets is a movie about a pessimistic, homophobic, obsessive-compulsive novelist, Melvin, who forms an ironic friendship with his gay artist neighbor. Melvin also falls in love with a waitress who is also the only one who can tolerate his obsessive compulsiveness and generally hateful attitude towards everyone. The movie follows and focuses on the unlikely pairing of the three, the obsessive-compulsive novelist, the single working mother, and the gay artist, as they set out on a road
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Mental disorders control the lives of millions of humans across the world. Mental disorders impact the everyday functions of these people. According to Shannon L. Alder, “ The True Definition of mental illness is when the majority of your time is spent in the past or the future, but rarely living in the realism of now”. Most mental disorders affect the functions, to the point where it can be hard to do simple task. Some even face the everyday difficulty of getting out of bed. Knowing the whole day
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OCD Over compulsive disorder is a neurobiological anxiety disorder which can become a potentially disabling illness. OCD is characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts and repetitive, ritualized behaviors that people are compelled to perform. People with OCD are able to recognize that their obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors are irrational, however they are unable to resist them and break free. Obsessions are involuntary, uncontrollable thoughts, images, or impulses that occur over
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