8 Of The Most Common Mental Health Disorders
Jan 19, 2018 • Patti Sunio
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
These are individuals constantly disturbed by fears or thoughts that make them perform a certain ritual. An example would be a person who is fearful of germs, that he would constantly wash his hands.
IMPULSE CONTROL DISORDER
It pertains to the inability to resist urges or impulses, and usually, the actions done are or can be self-destructive in the future. Common examples are pyromania or the impulse to start fires, kleptomania or the inability to control stealing, and compulsive gambling.
ADDICTION DISORDER
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Addiction to a substance or an act, or anything, also means being highly dependent on it. The use of the substance will eventually be harmful and difficult to undo. Common addictions are drug use, alcohol, smoking, and, these days, even social media.
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
The disorder follows a very traumatic event, such as assault, death, being a victim of a natural disaster, or any life-threatening event. As a result, people with PTSD usually retain their fearful thoughts and may be emotionally numb.
Know of any more? Share them with us below!
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
These are individuals constantly disturbed by fears or thoughts that make them perform a certain ritual. An example would be a person who is fearful of germs, that he would constantly wash his hands.
IMPULSE CONTROL DISORDER
It pertains to the inability to resist urges or impulses, and usually, the actions done are or can be self-destructive in the future. Common examples are pyromania or the impulse to start fires, kleptomania or the inability to control stealing, and compulsive gambling.
ADDICTION DISORDER
Via Bored Panda
Addiction to a substance or an act, or anything, also means being highly dependent on it. The use of the substance will eventually be harmful and difficult to undo. Common addictions are drug use, alcohol, smoking, and, these days, even social media.
POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
The disorder follows a very traumatic event, such as assault, death, being a victim of a natural disaster, or any life-threatening event. As a result, people with PTSD usually retain their fearful thoughts and may be emotionally numb.
Know of any more? Share them with us below!
