Impulsivity is a tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. Impulsive actions are typically “poorly conceived, prematurely expressed, unduly risky, or inappropriate to the situation that often result in undesirable consequences. Symptoms –Acting on impulse is spontaneous. There’s no consideration to how it could affect […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anosognosia is a lack of ability to perceive the realities of one’s own condition. It’s a person’s inability to accept that they have a condition that matches up with their symptoms or a formal diagnosis.It’s well known that many people with a serious mental illness, like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, don’t take their prescribed medication. One major reason for this […]