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If you interacted with Scott briefly, you might think that he is normal. However, once he told you about the government's plot against him and how he was going to be rescued by some alien friends, you would start to suspect that he may suffer from ________.
Schizophrenia
Jane suddenly experiences numbness in her left arm after a car accident. Despite thorough medical evaluations revealing no neurological damage or underlying medical condition, she is unable to move her arm. This condition is manifested as a psychological response to the stress of the accident, reflecting her inability to cope with the emotional impact.
Conversion disorder
Eddie, who has just suffered a serious knee injury, cannot undergo an MRI because he has an irrational fear of narrow, enclosed places.
Specific Phobia (claustrophobia)
Although Karina was not personally injured in the earthquake, the experience was a terrifying one and her house was badly damaged. She has frequent nightmares about earthquakes, and even when awake she sometimes gets flashes as if she's reliving the experience. The slightest noise or movement around her causes her heart to pound rapidly.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Delusions: Beliefs that are not reality based and that the person refuses to give up, even when presented with factual information.
Hallucinations: Involve perceiving sensations that aren't real, such as seeing things, hearing voices, smelling strange odors, having a "funny" taste in your mouth, and feeling sensations on your skin even though nothing is touching your body.
The positive symptoms for Schizophrenia?
Sam has become withdrawn. He has lost weight, is constantly tired, and hasn't been showing up to school activities or to his social meetings. In his conversations with others, he expresses feelings of doubt and unworthiness, and seems to be entertaining suicidal thoughts.
Major Depression
This disorder is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct or split identities or personality states that continually have power over the person's behavior.
Dissociative identity disorder
Jack continues to be worried about having cancer even though he had undergo series of tests with no results providing evident that he should be concerned with.
Illness anxiety disorder
Because Amy feels "dirty" mostly, she spends much of her day at the sink, washing and rewashing her hands hundreds of times until they are red and raw
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
John experiences persistent worry about his academic performance, fearing he will fail the courses despite his good grades. He spend hours checking and re-checking his work. He is also excessively worry about his social interactions, future career prospects, his future marriage life even though he doesnt have a girlfriend yet.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Different forms of anxiety disorder
Lack of emotion or a very limited range of emotions. Withdrawal from family, friends, and social activities. Reduced energy and speech, lack of motivation, loss of pleasure or interest in life. Poor hygiene and grooming habits.
What are the negative symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Nora frequently feels detached from her own body and experiences a sense of unreality in the surroundings. For instance, during the stressful exam period, she might look in the mirror and feel as if she is observing someone else instead of herself, feeling confused and anxious.
Depersonalization disorder
Matt experiences extreme cycle of mood swings. Some days he feels a burst of energy, engages in risky behaviors like excessive spending and reckless driving, and him would take on multiple projects at once, often neglecting sleep. But other times, he will feel hopeless, loses interest in activities he once enjoyed, and struggles with daily tasks like going to work or maintaining relationships.
Bipolar Disorder
Ms Tan experiences sudden episodes of intense fear that come on quickly and peak within minutes. During these attacks, she might feel overwhelming sensations like heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and a fear of losing control or dying. After experiencing her first panic attack while driving, she becomes anxious about being in the car again, leading her to avoid driving altogether, affecting daily life
Panic Disorder