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It takes about one of the different personality disorders, which is avoidant personality disorder. A person suffering from this tends to avoid the feared or anxiety arousing object completely.
Read moreAlien Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder typified by the involuntary, yet seemingly purposeful, movement of a limb – most often the arm. It primarily affects the non-dominant arm but can sometimes affect the legs as well.
Read moreLesch-Nyhan Syndrome is a disorder in which a person exhibits self-mutilating behavior or less commonly the consumption of his own body parts in a rare condition called autosarcophagy. Lesch-Nyhan affects the joints, muscles and brain of the sufferer as a result of the overproduction of uric acid in the body, leading to compulsive lip and finger biting in the majority of cases.
Read moreAntisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is a disorder characterized by a pattern of disregard for other people, and violation of the rights and boundaries of those people. ASPD causes those affected to engage in patterns of manipulation and may harm others through deceit, aggression, and impulsive behaviour.
Read moreObssesive Compulsive Personality Disorder is characterized by certain maladaptive traits such as excessive need for perfectionism and control, inability to work in a team, and overly prioritizing work over leisure activities. Such traits cause distress to the individuals as they are unable to stick to deadlines as they strive for perfection in everything. It is different from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Read moreInhalant-use disorder involves inhaling fumes from things such as Nail polish remover, paints, solvents, etc. Similar to other substance-related disorders, people with this condition experience cravings for the substance and find it difficult to control or stop engaging in the behaviour. Inhalant abuse leads to intense short-term effects such as dizziness, nausea, lightheadedness and cognitive distortion. The long term effects are more harmful such as brain damage and memory loss.
Read moreA personality modification described by exceptional variance in temperament that prompts intellectual hindrances, ranging from inconsistencies in mental self-image to hampering relational connections is termed as a borderline personality disorder.
Read moreDependent personality disorder (DPD) is defined by a chronic pattern of submissive and excessive helpless behavior. It hampers the individual’s ability to function independently, it impacts their performance in interpersonal, social, and academic settings as well.
Read moreAn insight into the very real problem of burnout and how to deal with it effectively
Read moreTears and gender have a very strong and controversial relationship. The article tries to shine light on the subject and clear the misconceptions and stereotypes we as a society hold e.g., Boys don’t cry, why are you crying? Are you a girl etc. It highlights the biological and social perspectives of the differences and similarities in males and females regarding the behaviour – crying.
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