Psychological disorders

What is dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

What is dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a mental illness characterized by having two or more distinct personalities that regulate your behavior at different times. You will experience memory gaps when your personalities switch. Trauma is typically the cause of the identities. Psychotherapy can help you manage your symptoms. Dissociative identity disorder Dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly …

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Selective Mutism: causes, signs, diagnosis & treatment

Selective Mutism: causes, signs, diagnosis & treatment

Selective mutism is the inability or difficulty to communicate in some social contexts due to extreme fear or anxiety. Although the symptoms of this anxiety illness typically appear in youth, they might last a lifetime. Its overall prognosis is improved as soon as this illness is identified and treated, particularly in early childhood. What is …

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What is Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?

What is Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?

Bloating, headaches, and breast pain are PMS symptoms that people with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) experience in the weeks leading up to their period. However, significant anxiety, despair, and mood swings are also brought on by PMDD. Some PMDD sufferers have suicidal thoughts. Symptom relief is possible with hormonal birth control and medications. Premenstrual dysphoric …

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What is a dark triad personalities?

Dark triad personalities: characteristics

The dark triad is a psychological theory of personality, first published by Delray L. Paulus and Kevin M. Williams in 2002. According to that three types of personality including Narcissism Personality, Machiavellianism Personality, and Psychopathy Personality these are called “Dark Triad”. These are characterized by manipulative, callous and self centered behavior. These traits can lead …

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High-Functioning Autism: symptoms, causes and treatment

High-Functioning Autism: symptoms, causes and treatment

The term “high-functioning autism” is not a recognized medical diagnosis. It’s an ad hoc term used by some to describe individuals with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, who are capable of speaking, reading, writing, and managing daily living activities including dressing and eating. They are able to live on their own. A developmental brain condition, …

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