This common 4-letter medical acronym describes a condition often characterized by hyperactivity and difficulty focusing.
What is ADHD
This "cool" brand of petroleum jelly is a staple for moisturizing dry skin or soothing minor scrapes.
What is vasoline
This behavior, often seen as "getting one's affairs in order," involves giving away prized possessions like jewelry or electronics.
What is giving away belongings
This condition is typically diagnosed in children or adolescents who show a persistent pattern of violating the basic rights of others and major age-appropriate societal norms.
What is Conduct Disorder
This French term for "already seen" describes the eerie feeling that a current event has happened before, even when it is impossible.
What is déjà vu
Many restless travelers keep this "list" of places they want to visit before they "kick the bucket."
What is a bucket list
If you've spent too much time in the sun, you likely reach for a gel made from this succulent plant.
What is aloe vera
This emotional state, characterized by feeling trapped or having no reason to live, is a primary indicator of suicidal ideation.
What is hoplesness
To meet the diagnostic criteria for Conduct Disorder, an individual must display at least three specific behaviors within the past year, such as arson, theft, or this type of "aggressive" behavior toward people or animals.
What is cruelty (or physical aggression)
Often mistaken for daydreaming, this type of "absence" seizure causes a person to briefly stare into space with no memory of the lapse.
What is an absence seizure (or petit mal)
If you have "ants" in these, an idiom suggests you are extremely restless or impatient.
What are your pants
These adhesive strips, first marketed by Johnson & Johnson, are the go-to for small cuts.
What are band aides
A person may use these indirect verbal cues, such as saying "I won't be a problem much longer" or "Everyone would be better off without me".
What are suicidal threats (or verbal red flags)
In many cases, Conduct Disorder is a precursor to this specific personality disorder, which can only be diagnosed once an individual reaches the age of 18.
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
A person with this temporary form of amnesia may behave normally but will repeat the same questions because they cannot form new, short-term memories.
What is Transient Global Amnesia (TGA)
In physics, this term describes the energy an object possesses due to its motion.
What is kinetic energy
This "bubbling" liquid in a brown bottle is often used as an antiseptic for minor wounds.
What is hydrogen peroxide
This sudden and uncharacteristic sense of calm in someone who has been extremely depressed may indicate they have made a specific plan.
What is a sudden improvement in mood?
This specific subset of Conduct Disorder traits includes a lack of remorse, a lack of empathy, and a lack of concern about performance, often referred to as "CU" traits.
What are Callous-Unemotional traits
The opposite of déjà vu, this phenomenon occurs when a person suddenly feels that a very familiar word or place is totally unrecognizable.
What is jamais vu
This neurological disorder causes an irresistible urge to move one's legs, often striking at night.
What is RSL
This pink, bismuth-based liquid is your best friend when you have "upset stomach, indigestion, or diarrhea."
What is Pepto-Bismol
This behavioral shift involves pulling away from friends, family, and previously enjoyed hobbies or social activities.
What is social withdrawal (or isolation)
This intensive, family-based treatment model, often abbreviated as MST, is frequently used to treat Conduct Disorder by addressing the various social systems—like school and home—that influence a youth's behavior.
What is Multisystemic Therapy
This symptom of C-PTSD is a sudden "hijack" into an intense emotional state of past trauma without any visual or narrative memory of the event itself.
What is an emotional flashback