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What is the term for Psychotic behavior of being excessively clean?
A form of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder).
What does the term 'obsessive compulsive' means?
"Obsessive compulsive" is an anxiety disorder with distinctive symptoms. They include feelings of unease, perfectionism, fixation with orderliness and the use of repetitive actions to ease worry and anxiety.
What is the term for repetitive cyclical patterns of behavior?
This sounds like obsessive-compulsive behavior.
What is obsessive Edward Cullen disorder?
Obsessive Edward Cullen Disorder is a mocking term that relates to the Twilight series. It labels intense fans of the series and its male lead as obsessive to the point of mental illness.
What does the medical term mean for OCD?
OCD stands for "Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder". It is a disorder that is characterized by one of two things: an unfounded mental obsession that the patient cannot alleviate, and a ritualistic and repetitive that the patient feels compelledto perform regularly. The condition is normally associated with the patient performing the compulsion to temporarily relieve the obsession.
Is there a term for a person who likes things to be right?
type A personality or try ocd (over compulsive disorder)
What is a non spectrum disorder?
A "non-spectrum disorder" means a disorder that is not part of the spectrum being discussed. For example, it could refer to the disorders that are not part of the autism spectrum or disorders that are not part of the schizophrenia spectrum. (I have seen the term used in both these situations, so it depends on the context.) Non-spectrum disorders could refer to attention disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other developmental disorders.
What is the medical name for a compulsive liar?
Psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, and other mental health personnel use the term 'compulsive lying' when they refer to people who cannot control their lying, that is, people who feel compelled to lie and are aware that they are lying. Therefore, compulsive lying implies impaired ability to control it. The term 'compulsive lying' is not a diagnosis. It is a behavior or a symptom associated with a number of mental disorders [for example, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder]. The term "confabulation" is used to describe lying or invention when the person who is lying is not aware that they are lying. To be more specific, confabulation is treating a fantasy as a fact, without awareness that fantasy has replaced fact."
What is a kleptomatic?
"Kleptomatic" is not a recognized term. It may be a combination of "kleptomaniac" (someone with an impulse control disorder that results in compulsive stealing) and "automatic" (operating by itself with little or no direct human control).
What is the definition of a psychosurgery?
Psychosurgery is a surgical procedure that involves altering or removing brain tissue to treat severe mental disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder or depression. It is considered a last resort treatment and is rarely used due to its invasive nature and potential risks.
What is tofronil?
Tofranil is used to treat depression. It is a member of the family of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Tofranil is also used on a short-term basis, along with behavioral therapies, to treat bed-wetting in children aged 6 and older. Its effectiveness may decrease with longer use. Some doctors also prescribe Tofranil to treat bulimia, attention deficit disorder in children, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. Tofranil-PM, which is usually taken once daily at bedtime, is approved to treat major depression.
Is there a medical term for a computer addict?
It seems to be connected with listening to the radio in the 1930s to compulsive TV watching to this disputed disorder. It is called Internet addiction disorder (IAD) and is now more commonly called problematic internet use (PIU). It is also associated with other compulsive disorders like video games and even porn watching.
