0
What is the true cause of Trichotillomania aslo known as severe obsessive compulsive hair pulling?
Ihelpyou
Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder that is mostly attributed to other personality disorders like depression, anxiety, etc. although there is no "true" cause.
An impulse control disorder where you pull out your own hair.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How can you tell if you have obsessive compulsive disorder?
If you did have it, you would have most of the symptoms - but there are charts you can take to find out if you do and how severe it is
What kind of illness does The Aviator show that Howard Hughes had?
severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and reclusiveness.
How can you tell if you have Obsessive compulsive disorder ?
If you did have it, you would have most of the symptoms - but there are charts you can take to find out if you do and how severe it is
Is obsessive compulsive dissorder legal insanity?
OCD cannot be classified as insanity. It IS a mental problem but not as severe as schizophrenia for example.
When is psychosurgery used?
some patients with severe cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have been helped by an operation on a part of the brain that is involved in OCD.
What is a good mental illness for the grandma in Flowers in the Attic?
The grandmother in Flowers in the Attic was narcissistic and possibly had obsessive compulsive disorder, and a severe personality disorder.
What is it called when you are obsessively neat?
obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) where the sufferer feels an obsessive need to clean and have everything neat and tidy. however not all forms are this severe, the person you are refering to may just be a perfectionist.
What is the prognosis for obsessive-compulsive disorder?
if untreated, can last for decades, fluctuating from mild to severe and worsening with age. When treated by a combination of drugs and behavioral therapy, some patients go into complete remission
What is the prognosis for obsessive compulsive disorder?
if untreated, can last for decades, fluctuating from mild to severe and worsening with age. When treated by a combination of drugs and behavioral therapy, some patients go into complete remission
Can abuse cause OCD and funny habits?
Prolonged, repeated, and severe abuse can cause Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD may include obsessive (intrusive) thoughts and compulsive acts.
Was howard hughs schitzophrenic?
No but he had mental illness. Schizophrenic patients do not always recognize what is real and severe depression is another mainstay. He knew what was real and even in his reclusive period although his behavior was odd , was not constantly depressed. He was extremely Obsessive compulsive and had severe mood swings and a medical ailment may have accounted for some of it as well.
What surgery is available for severe cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
The most common operation involves removing a section of the brain called the cingulate cortex. The serious side effects of this surgery for some patients include seizures, personality changes and less ability to plan
