An irrational fear of something.
What is a phobia?
An idea or belief that continually is on your mind.
What is an obsession?
Marked by extreme, drastic impulsive behaviors which inevitably make relationships difficult.
What is borderline personality disorder?
A strong desire to be thin that results in restricted eating and/or excessive exercising.
What is anorexia?
Low moods that last for two years or more.
Persistent feelings of worry about anything and everything.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
An irresistable urge to behave in some manner, usually the result of obsessive thoughts.
What is a compulsion?
Marked by a disregard for societal rules or the rights of others, lack of empathy for others.
What is antisocial?
Eating excessive amounts of food in a short amount of time.
What is binge eating disorder?
Low moods that typically have two months in between episodes.
What is major depression?
After a stressful event, nightmares and flashbacks of the event continue to happen for over two months.
What is PTSD?
An overwhelming desire to accumulate objects and inability to discard them.
What is hoarding?
A need for attention, dramatic behaviors to get it.
What is histrionic?
Feeling guilt after eating and the need to eliminate that food via vomiting or laxatives.
What is bulimia?
Depressed moods combined with hallucinations/delusions/distorted reality.
What is schizoaffective disorder?
A difficult time bonding with other people because you missed out on those bonds as a young child.
What is reactive attachment disorder?
Marked by difficulty with social interactions, possible stimming, and a need for routine.
What is autism?
An elevated sense of self-importance, the belief that you are the best at everything.
What is narcisstic?
The worry that physical symptoms are the worst possible thing, despite medical evidence.
What is illness anxiety?
Irrational ideas - such as, the birds are spying on you - that are not true.
What are delusions?
Similar to PTSD, but symptoms last less than two months.
What is acute stress disorder?
A difficult time paying attention or sitting still.
What is ADHD?
Having absolutely no desire to have interactions with other people.
What is schizoid?
Having physical or sensory issues (blindness, paralysis, etc) with no medical cause or reason.
What is conversion disorder?
A temporary state in which someone ends up in a new location with no idea how they got there.
What is dissociative fugue?