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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions.
๐ Obsessions are intrusive and unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant distress and anxiety.
๐ Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that individuals feel driven to perform in response to their obsessions.
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Voyeuristic Disorder is a specific paraphilic disorder characterized by recurrent and intense sexual fantasies, urges, or behaviors involving observing an unsuspecting person undressing, naked, or engaged in sexual activity.
๐ The individual experiences these fantasies or engages in voyeuristic behaviors for a period of at least six months.
๐ Voyeuristic behaviors may involve peeping through windows, using hidden cameras, or spying on others without their knowledge or consent.
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) makes emotions a wild ride, relationships tricky, and self-image uncertain. It's tough, but with therapy and support, there's hope for stability and growth
Types of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD):
๐ Discouraged Borderline: Individuals with this type of BPD exhibit pervasive feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and low self-worth. They may struggle with chronic depression and difficulty finding motivation.
๐ Impulsive Borderline: This subtype is characterized by impulsive and risky behaviors, such as substance abuse, reckless driving, self-harm, and promiscuity. These individuals often have difficulty controlling their impulses and regulating their emotions.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can happen to people who have gone through a very upsetting or scary event. It can be caused by things like war, accidents, abuse, or disasters.
Types of PTSD:
๐ Acute PTSD: This type occurs within three months of a traumatic event and typically lasts for a short duration.
๐ Chronic PTSD: It persists for more than three months and may continue for years after the traumatic experience.
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Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) is a mental health condition characterized by pervasive feelings of social inhibition, low self-esteem, and a fear of criticism or rejection.
Some key points about Avoidant Personality Disorder:
๐ณ Persistent social inhibition: Individuals with AvPD tend to avoid social situations and interactions due to a fear of negative evaluation or judgment by others.
๐ณ Hypersensitivity to rejection: People with AvPD are highly sensitive to perceived rejection or criticism, even in situations where it may not be present or intended.