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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Antisocial personality disorder |
 | | Antisocial personality disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by chronic behavior that manipulates, exploits, or violates the rights of others. | | | Personality disorders are chronic behavioral and relationship patterns that intefere with a person's life over many years. | | | They may be adept at flattery and at manipulating the emotions of others. |
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| | Dorlands Medical Dictionary |
| | disorder of written expression, [DSM-IV] a learning disorder (q.v.) in which the affected skill is written communication, characterized by errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation, by poor paragraph organization, or by poor story composition or thematic development. | | | formal thought disorder, disturbance in the form, rather than the content, of thought; disruption in the flow of ideas or speech; inability to follow the normal semantic or syntactic rules in someone with adequate intelligence and education and the cultural background to do so. | | | The concept does not include deviant behavior, disturbances that are essentially conflicts between the individual and society, or expected and culturally sanctioned responses to particular events. |
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 15, Ch. 186, Somatoform Disorders |
| | Any part of the body may be affected, but the back, head, abdomen, and chest are probably the most common. | | | However, many patients develop chronic problems and are very difficult to treat. | | | They tend to seek a dependent relationship, which usually involves long-term disability and the need for continuing care. |
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| | Tourette's Disorder Diagnostic Criteria |
| | Obsessive compulsive activities sometimes resemble complex tics but differ in that their form tends to be defined by their purpose (such as touching some object or turning a number of times) rather than by the muscle groups involved; however, the differentiation is sometimes difficult. | | | In about 10% of those with Tourette's Disorder, there is no evidence of a familial pattern. | | | Choreiform movements are dancing, random, irregular, nonrepetitive movements. |
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| | Bipolar Disorder |
| | Commonly, the latter situation is influenced by psychological denial or intolerance to medications. | | | This presentation seems to be the rule rather than the exception in our clinic, and quite a contrast from my understanding of this disorder during residency training days. | | | Those of us who are honest about our limited knowledge in this field recognize that disorders of the mind do not easily lend themselves to an Oslerian elucidiation as do diseases of concrete body parts, an obvious concession needing no apology when considering the very abstract and complex nature of the mind itself. |
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| | Bipolar Disorder |
| | One interesting theory posits that people with bipolar disorder have a superfast biologic "clock", which is actually a tiny cluster of nerves called the supra chiasmatic nucleus or SCN. | | | Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured, conscious method that aims to help a patient recognize negative thoughts and behavioral patterns and to change them. | | | For example, a 2000 study compared patients given CBT with drug therapy to those who had drug therapy alone. |
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| | Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) / Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) / Ego States / Personality Disorders / ... |
| | Personality disorders have their essential basis in defending ego satisfaction and protecting it from interpersonal threat, so you will benefit much to learn, as the psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan taught, that “I” is an illusion. | | | In general, the treatment will focus on overcoming all of your many unhealthy psychological defense mechanisms that have been built up over a lifetime of emotional pain. | | | In my experience, some clinicians tend to settle on a diagnosis of BPD rather quickly when they first hear about suicidal gestures, drug or alcohol abuse, and self-mutilating behaviors such as cutting and burning. |
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| | Bipolar Disorder |
| | A psychologist or other type of counselor will provide counseling or psychotherapy for the person and his or her family. | | | This team of medical professionals, together with the teen and family, develop what is called a treatment plan. | | | Family members and friends can also provide helpful insights into the person's behavior. |
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| | Bipolar Disorder -- familydoctor.org |
| | Read about bipolar disorder and tell your family what you learn. | | | Counseling can help you with stress, family concerns and relationship problems. | | | Your family doctor may want you to see a psychiatrist too. |
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| | Reading Disorder |
| | Reading disorder is usually brought to the attention of the child’s parents in kindergarten or first grade when reading instruction becomes a very important part of the classroom teaching. | | | The treatment for reading disorder mainly involves putting the student into a program with an emphasis on remedial or corrective reading instruction. | | | Students with a reading disorder have a problem with their reading skills. |
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http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/Reading.html
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Conversion disorder |
| | Loss of function, such as in inability to move a limb, may unconsciously symbolize the underlying conflict associated with the experience. | | | Calling your health care provider Return to top | | | Conversion disorder is one of several types of somatoform disorders, in which psychological problems produce physical symptoms. |
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| | Schizophreniform Disorder |
| | Psychiatrists and psychologists use specially designed interview and assessment tools to evaluate a person for a psychotic disorder. | | | Treatment generally consists of medication and psychotherapy (a type of counseling). | | | Medication: The primary medications used to treat the psychotic symptoms of schizophreniform disorder, such as delusions, hallucinations and disordered thinking, are called antipsychotics. |
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| | Tourette's Disorder - Tourette Syndrome Information Support Site |
| | All of the available information about co-morbid conditions in regard to Tourette Syndrome isn't clear and is considered a complicated subject between clinicians and researchers. | | | The ultimate goal would be for patients and families to live happy and productive lives with joy to the best of their abilities. | | | Push an aggressive awareness of Tourette's Syndrome Disorder to the public, patients, and professionals. |
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http://www.tourettes-disorder.com
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| | Bipolar Disorder |
| | These dreams are soon followed by an upward mood change. | | | Individuals with Bipolar II do not experience full-blown manic phases. | | | Bipolar Disorder has also been called Bipolar Affective Disorder and Manic-Depressive Illness. |
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http://www.mamashealth.com/bipolar.asp
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| | Panic Disorder - MentalHealthChannel |
| | There seems to be a fivefold increased risk for someone who has a blood relative with the condition. | | | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation | | | Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by frequent, recurring panic attacks. |
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| | Eating disorder - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Teen’s feelings of need to conform to an idea of beauty that the media projects can be too much for some to deal with and can prompt them to take drastic measures to change their appearance. | | | As the treatments prescribed for eating disorders can take decades, mental health advocates warn that early "identification" of these disorders (and diagnosis of the syndrome as being caused by mental illness) may be the difference between life and death for the patient. | | | An eating disorder is a mental illness in that a person eats in a way which disturbs their physical health. |
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| | Dr. Koop - Bipolar Disorder- Health Encyclopedia and Reference |
| | During a euphoric, manic phase, some people go on spending sprees or stints of sexual activity, have a hasty marriage, or display exhibitionistic behavior, yet, their experience can also be very unpleasant in this overexcited stage. | | | The severe, acute form of the illness is known as bipolar disorder. | | | Acute depression: Lithium can be a very effective treatment for the depression that occurs in bipolar disorder. |
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| | Rumination disorder |
| | Certain problems, such as lack of stimulation of the infant, neglect, and high-stress family situations, have been associated with the disorder. | | | To find more information on specific conditions, please visit our partner sites: | | | Rumination disorder is repeated regurgitation and rechewing of food. |
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| | Binge Eating Disorder |
| | Cognitive-behavioral therapy teaches patients techniques to monitor and change their eating habits as well as to change the way they respond to difficult situations. | | | Impulsive behavior and certain other psychological problems may be more common in people with binge eating disorder. | | | The type of treatment that is best for an individual is a matter for discussion between the patient and his or her health care provider. |
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http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/disorders/bingeeating.html
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| | Panic Disorder |
| | In addition, relaxation techniques, such as breathing retraining and positive visualization, may help a person during an attack. | | | The anti-depressant drugs Paxil and Zoloft and anti-anxiety medications such as Xanax or Klonopin are used to treat panic disorders. | | | A combination of the following therapies often is used to treat panic disorder. |
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http://my.webmd.com/content/article/60/67106?z=2951_00000_0000_rl_01
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| | Personality Disorder Information |
| | Their need to do everything "right" often interferes with their productivity. | | | Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorder is similar to obsessive-compulsive anxiety disorder. | | | Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by extreme social anxiety. |
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| | Bipolar Disorders Information Center |
| | The Lifelong Learning Initiative on Bipolar Disorder offers a variety of educational activities and resources designed to give physicians the tools they need to recognize bipolar disorder and help their patients achieve optimal outcomes. | | | Each activity focuses on a different aspect of this often misdiagnosed disorder. | | | Information on bipolar disorder released by the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and the National Institutes of Health. |
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| | Encyclopedia4U - Obsessive-compulsive disorder - Encyclopedia Article |
| | Also, the psychological self-awareness of the irrationality of the disorder can be painful. | | | Obsessive-compulsive disorder (or OCD), as categorized by the DSM-IV, is an anxiety disorder. | | | There are claims that long-term remission of symptoms has been achieved without medications through cognitive-behavioral therapy making use of the principles of extinction and habituation. |
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http://www.encyclopedia4u.com/o/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-1.html
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| | Bipolar Disorder - MentalHealthChannel |
| | We subscribe to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation | | | Bipolar disorder, or manic-depressive disorder, is a mood disorder in which people experience alternating episodes of mania and major depression. | | | Bipolar disorder affects approximately 3% of people in the United States. |
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| | Web surfing could get 'disorder' classification - 2003-08-06 |
| | In a related article in "Current Psychiatry," UF researchers presented five points to help practitioners understand patients' Internet use. | | | Excessive Internet use that harms personal relationships or affects work performance could be classified as a new psychiatric disorder that could effect businesses, researchers at University of Florida said. | | | He said more research is needed to determine whether Internet addition should be listed in the "Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders" -- the standard for diagnoses in the United States. |
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http://tampabay.bizjournals.com/tampabay/stories/2003/08/04/daily31.html
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| | Encyclopedia Search - Medical Dictionary Search Engines |
| | Acting strangely see Behavior - unusual or strange | | | Acquired qualitative platelet disorders see Acquired platelet function defect | | | Acquired disorders of platelet function see Acquired platelet function defect |
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| | Bipolar Disorder |
| | Practice guideline for the treatment of patients with bipolar disorder | | | Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme variations in mood, from | | | Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families |
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| | ASPERGER's DISORDER (DSM IV Diagnostic Criteria) |
| | Asperger's Disorder is sometimes observed in association with general medical conditions. | | | Asperger's Disorder must also be distinguished from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Schizoid Personality Disorder. | | | In contrast to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Asperger's Disorder is characterised by a qualitative impairment in social interaction and a more restricted pattern of interests and activities. |
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| | THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 15, Ch. 186, Somatoform Disorders |
| | Physical symptoms caused by psychologic conflict, unconsciously converted to resemble those of a neurologic disorder. | | | After the physician has excluded a physical disorder and reassured the patient that the symptoms do not indicate a serious underlying disorder, the patient usually begins to feel better and symptoms fade. | | | The diagnosis may be difficult initially because the patient believes the symptoms stem from a physical disorder. |
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| | Mental Help Net - Bipolar Disorder |
| | The disorder is characterized by alternating periods of extreme moods. | | | However, the hallmark of Bipolar disorder is that the person's extreme moods often seem to come on of their own accord. | | | Today, much more is known about the causes and treatment of this mental health problem. |
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| | manic-depressive disorder on Encyclopedia.com |
| | The dual character of manic-depressive disorder has given it the name bipolar disorder, in contrast to the unipolar depression symptomatic of the majority of mood disorders. | | | The manic phase of the disorder is characterized by an abnormally elevated or irritable mood, grandiosity, sleeplessness, extravagance, and a tendency toward irrational judgment. | | | or bipolar disorder, severe mental disorder involving manic episodes that are usually accompanied by episodes of depression. |
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| | Somatoform Disorders - Conversion Disorder |
| | Information on the Nature and Treatment of Body Dysmorhic Disorder (BDD). | | | Are those conditions that are suggestive of a physical disorder but upon examination cannot be accounted for by a medical disorder, a substance or other mental disorder | | | - Diagnosis and treatment of body dysmorphic disorder. |
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http://www.psychnet-uk.com/clinical_psychology/clinical_psychology_somatoform1_conversion_disorder_bodydysmorphic.htm
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| | BehaveNet® Clinical Capsule™: Depersonalization Disorder |
| | The depersonalization experience does not occur exclusively during the course of another mental disorder, such as Schizophrenia, Panic Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, or another Dissociative Disorder, and is not due to the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g., a drug of abuse, a medication) or a general medical condition (e.g., temporal lobe epilepsy). | | | Patients with this Dissociative Disorder experience episodes during which they feel detached from themselves. | | | They may experience themselves or their surroundings as unreal. |
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| | Bipolar Disorder |
| | Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be a variation of Bipolar Disorder. | | | A drug "cocktail" for individuals with bipolar disorder and reasons for non-compliance | | | The changes made in the understanding of Bipolar Affective Disorder and the advances made since the discovery of the drug lithium in the 1970's. |
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| | Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder |
| | Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder is a lack of sexual desire that causes a woman personal distress. | | | If you feel like your sexual response is low and that is feeding into your lack of interest due to pain, dryness, or lack of response or arousal, or physical release, you should consider seeking evaluation and treatment of sexual arousal disorder. | | | This includes a persistent or recurring deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies or thoughts, or a lack of interest in sex or being sexual. |
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| | Youthful Tendency Disorder |
| | Youthful Tendency Disorder (YTD), a poorly understood neurological condition that afflicts an estimated 20 million U.S. children, is characterized by a variety of senseless, unproductive physical and mental exercises, often lasting hours at a time. | | | We simply had a child who was born with a medical disorder." | | | Finally, on Sept. 11, the Sernas received the heartbreaking news: Caitlin was among a growing legion of U.S. children suffering from Youthful Tendency Disorder. |
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| | Obsessive-compulsive disorder - Encyclopedia Dramatica |
| | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is the force that holds Wikis together (as well as many other parts of the internet). | | | In modern filmography, certain character quirks are often accounted for by OCD (among other disorders), because the writers are usually too lazy to concoct an actual back story. | | | Much like Asperger's Syndrome, OCD is frequently purportedly diagnosed in attention whores. |
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| | About Sleep Disorder |
| | Sleep disorders are of different kinds and the reason behind each disorder varies. | | | This may include difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times, excessive total sleep time or abnormal behaviors associated with sleep. | | | Excessive Day time sleep may be linked to depression or diabetes |
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| | Law & Disorder Radio |
| | Law and Disorder looks seriously at the issues without taking itself too seriously. | | | Suffering from too little sleep, too little medication, and far too many nights with no date resulted in an ego obsessive venture on Sunday evenings, that has now been adjudicated and designated as one of the freshest, funniest, thought provoking shows on radio. | | | If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to e-mail Blaze. |
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