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Neurotic Depression Symptoms

Neurotic depression, which is known in modern times as dysthymia (a word with Greek roots that mean “ill-humour”), is a mood or affective disorder. Specifically, it is a chronic, mild depression that can last for a long period of time. Generally, such a disorder has less of the physical and mental symptoms that individuals, who […]

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Neurotic vs Psychotic

You might be tempted to say that neurotic and psychotic are synonyms for each other. The truth is that they are indeed both associated with the mental aspect, but they are quite different from each other. How so? Neurosis Although Scottish physician William Cullen coined the term neurosis in 1769, it was popularized by Sigmund […]

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Neurotic Defense Mechanisms

Neurotic defense mechanisms are processes that are developed by the ego and are believed to have the capability to destroy a person’s mentality. They work by helping an individual avoid guilt and anxiety that is caused by inhibitions connected with aggressive tendencies and sexual desires, revealing the vicissitudes and complexity of the relationships between representation […]

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Neurotic Perfectionism Examples

According to a study by G. L. Flett and P. L. Hewitt, neurotic perfectionism is motivated by the need for approval and parallels the conscientious compulsive variant of the obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), which is not to be confused with the obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Typically, OCPD individuals exhibit a conforming dependency and compliance to […]

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Neurotic Excoriation Treatment

Generally, neurotic excoriation is a self-inflicted skin lesion that results from repetitive scratching, and due to the fact that it occurs without a known physical skin problem, it is regarded as a physical manifestation of emotional problem. The lesion would be characterized by linear, clean erosions, scars and scabs that can be hyperpigmented or hypopigmented. […]

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Maladaptive Behavior Examples

People react to situations and events and how they adapt to these circumstances is exhibited to their behavior. While adaptive behavior is used to adjust to situation, the opposite of this is maladaptive behavior. The latter interferes with a person’s activities and life or his or her ability to adapt on different settings. Maladaptive behavior […]

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Maladaptive Daydreaming Disorder Treatment

It is a popular belief that people can sometimes fall into a daydream amid a productive day. As a matter of fact, almost all adults have a tendency to daydream at least once daily. However, when it happens more often or in an abnormal recurrence, it is already referred to as maladaptive daydreaming. Consequently, this […]

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Maladaptive Daydreaming Disorder Symptoms

Each person has a tendency to fall into a daydream, even being in the middle of a productive task. Well, it is not a bad thing though. In fact, 96% of adults are capable of having fantasies at least one bout daily. Although there were criticisms that daydreamers were lazy or even failed at having […]

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Avoidant Personality Disorder Causes

As recognized in the handbook “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,” avoidant personality disorder belongs to Cluster C personality disorders. These persons have afflicting tendencies that display feelings of inferiority and inadequacy, persistent pattern of social shyness, and avoid social interaction even when there is strong desire for closeness. The most common descriptions of […]

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Avoidant Attachment Pattern

It is quite essential for parents to ensure that the first few months of their infant’s life is well-managed so that their infant will have an ideal attachment pattern. Parents who are attuned sensitively to their baby will develop a secure attachment. Thus, developing secure attachment will enable children to regulate their own emotions a […]

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