Psychological Disorders And Treatments

Claustrophobia  is basically a fear of enclosed spaces and in  it the person is not able to escape from the place. It may be shown in many situations or stimuli, like crowded to capacity, elevator,  even tight-necked clothing and rooms without window. It was initially a kind of an Anxiety Disorders, that can lead to panic attacks. The onset of claustrophobia is linked not only a single factor but is associated with many factors including a genetic predisposition to fear from enclosed spaces, small size of the amygdala or classical conditioning. A study revealed that approximately 5–7% of the total population of the world may be  affected by severe form of claustrophobia. Inspire of that only a small number of the population  hardly receive any form  of treatment for this psychological disorder. Claustrophobia has the two major symptoms of :  fear of restriction and  fear of suffocation. The Fear of restriction is exhibited by the follo...

Catatonia  is a condition of neurogenic motor immobility and behavioural abnormality  exhibit by stupor. It was in 1874 was described for the first time in the history  by Karl Ludwig Kahlbaum . Catatonia has not been included in DSM 5 as a specific disorder and  still it is associated with psychiatric conditions like Schizophrenia, Substance Abuse Disorders Bipolar Disorder,  Catatonic Type, Depression, Narcolepsy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,   and further psychological Disorders. It may be caused by an  adverse reaction of some medications. Persons having Catatonia may exhibit persistent hyperactive motor activity or severe loss of motor skill. Without noticing external stimuli the person with this psychological disorder may persist in rigid posture for many hours . The individuals with this mental disorder display stereotyped repetitive movements. The individuals may also repeat  phrases without any meanings. Symptoms comprise...

Bulimia Nervosa , also called Bulimia. An Eating Disorder that is identified by binge eating accompanied l by purging.  Eating a large amount of food in a short time is referenced as Binge Eating however Purging signifies the struggle to get rid of the food consumed. This can be done through taking laxatives or vomitting . Different  attempts to lose weight are the use of  stimulants,  diuretics,  excessive exercise or water fasting. Many individuals  having Bulimia are at a normal weight. The compelling of vomiting can show thickened skin on the knuckles and breakdown of the teeth. Bulimia Nervosa is mostly linked with other Mental Disorders such as Depression, Anxiety, and problems associated with drugs or alcohol. They are at a higher risk of suicide and self-harm. Bulimia Nervosa is more predictable among those having a close relative with the condition. The percentage risk due to genetics is between 30% and 80%. Some other risk elem...

Alcohol use disorder   is a psychological disorder which is among group of alcohol-related disorders. This is a psychological disorder in which a person has a  problematic pattern of alcohol use which leads to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by among  the following   at least two symptoms must  shown for the duration of one year. The use of alcohol in larger amounts or for a long period than was intended. Unsuccessful efforts or constant desire to control alcohol use. The individual having Alcohol Use Disorder  utilize most of  the part of his time  in activities required to obtain alcohol, use alcohol, or recover from its effects. Uncontrollable desire or urge to use alcohol. Recurrent use of alcohol which results in a failure to maintain important role obligations at home, school, or work.   D ue to persistent  use of alcohol s ocial or interpersonal problems are developed. Major social, occ...

Bipolar Disorder , also called M anic Depression , is a psychological disorder which creates periods of elevated mood and periods of Depression. The significant elevated mood is divided into two types depending upon its level of severity and present symptoms of Psychosis known as  Hypomania or Mania.A person feels or behaves abnormally happy, irritable or energetic during Mania. The persons with this Mental disorder make decisions with poor thought or without thinking about consequences. During Manic phases the the sleep requirements generally reduced. The symptoms of Depression include poor eye contact with other persons, crying  and a negative interpretation of life.The individuals having this Mental illness are at an extensive risk of suicide greater than 6% over 20 year. Self harm happens in 30-40 percent. Further Mental health conditions like Substance Use Disorder and Anxiety Disorders are generally related. Genetic and environmental factors contribute in the ...

Autophagia ( Impulse Control Disorder)   Autophagia   (eating one's own body) is classified in Impulse Control Disorders in DSM-5. In Impulse Control Disorders the person  fail to resist an impulse and temptation to display an act which is harmful to others and himself as well. Persons having this mental illness feel tension before performing an act but he feels pleasure while committing the act. After completing the act the individual doesn't feel regret and guilty. This mental illness occurs when an individual compelled himself to pain by biting or devouring parts of his body. It may be present with Psychosis, Schizophrenia and Lesh-Nyhan Syndrome. There are many causes behind this psychological disorder.   Treatment: Treatment of this psychological disorder only when it has other symptoms with it like Obsessive Compulsive Disorders or Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorders.  It is the job of psychologists to use the combination of psychotherapy and medicatio...

Avoidant Personality Disorder ( AVPD ) is among cluster C personality disorders. The person with this psychological disorder generally show behaviour having a pattern of social inhibition, feelings inferiority and of  inadequacy , extremely sensitive to evaluating negatively  and despite a strong desire to be close to others they avoid social interactions. Persons with this psychological disorder tend to show themselves as  anxious,  uneasy, lonely, and isolated from society. The symptoms generally started in early adulthood, and happens with variations according to the situations. Individuals  with this mental disorder usually feel themselves inept to be social. The fear of being rejected, disliked, humiliated and  ridiculed  is the main cause of their Avoidant personality disorder. This mental illness can co-ocurred with Bipolar Disorders, Depression and Anxiety Disorders. Research suggests that 20-40 percent people having social anxiety, so Avoid...