Kleptomania is a condition characterized by an irresistible urge to steal. People will steal items that they do not need, that they could afford to buy, or that have little to no monetary value. Kleptomania often emerges sometime during adolescence and appears more commonly in women than in men. Symptoms –The main symptom of kleptomania […]
Depersonalization-derealization disorder (DPDR), sometimes referred to as depersonalization/derealization syndrome, is a mental health condition that involves feeling distant or detached from yourself, mentally or physically, and/or having a reduced sense of reality. It reflects the two major issues people experience: • Depersonalization affects how you relate to yourself. It can make you feel as if you […]
Loneliness is the state of distress or discomfort that results when one perceives a gap between one’s desires for social connection and actual experiences of it. Even some people who are surrounded by others throughout the day—or are in a long-lasting marriage—still experience a deep and pervasive loneliness. Loneliness is a universal emotion that many of us […]
Hallucinations are sensory experiences that appear real but are created by your mind. They can affect all five of your senses. For example, you might hear a voice that no one else in the room can hear or see an image that isn’t real.Hallucinations are typically a symptom of a psychosis-related disorder, particularly schizophrenia, but they […]
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of personality disorder in which a person has difficulty processing or managing their emotions. It is a mental health condition marked by extreme mood fluctuations, instability in interpersonal relationships and impulsivity.People with BPD have an intense fear of abandonment and have trouble regulating their emotions, especially anger. They […]
Suicide is not a mental illness but a serious potential consequence of treatable mental disorders that include major depression, bipolar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia nervosa. SymptomsSuicide warning signs or suicidal thoughts include: • Talking about suicide — for example, making statements such as “I’m going to kill […]
Paranoia is the feeling that you’re being threatened in some way, such as people watching you or acting against you, even though there’s no proof that it’s true. It happens to a lot of people at some point. Even when you know that your concerns aren’t based in reality, they can be troubling if they […]
A parasomnia is a sleep disorder that causes abnormal behavior while sleeping. The behavior can occur during any stage of sleep, including the transition from wakefulness to sleeping and vice versa. If you have a parasomnia, you might move around, talk, or do unusual things during sleep. Other people might think you’re awake, but you’re actually unconscious. You typically […]
Psychological shock is when you experience a psychological response to a terrifying, traumatic or surprising event. It can be from a number of traumatic events, like a car accident, going through a breakup, witnessing something scary, or any other kind of event that can lead to feelings of fear. It is also known as Acute stress disorder. By […]
Geriatric depression is a mental and emotional disorder affecting older adults. Feelings of sadness and occasional “blue” moods are normal. However, lasting depression is not a typical part of aging. Older adults are more likely to suffer from subsyndromal depression. This type of depression doesn’t always meet the full criteria for major depression. However, it can lead to […]