What Are Pseudoseizures? Pseudoseizures are a physical manifestation of an emotional disturbance. They resemble epileptic seizures, but, unlike the seizures caused by epilepsy, they are not caused by electrical disruptions in the brain. People experiencing pseudoseizures often experience loss of consciousness, grand mal-like twitching or jerking, and aggravated emotional states. These episodes may last for ...
What is common with the following acronyms: BPD, OCD, ADD, ODD, SPD, HPD, NPD, APD, PPD ? These are 3-letter acronyms and contain the “D” in the end. “D” stands for the disorders categorized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). DSM-IV is like a bible to mental health professionals. Clinicians identify ...
Do you frequently masturbate and when you’re not do you think about masturbating? If you answered, “yes” you could be addicted to masturbating. To help understand where addiction to masturbation stems from and how someone can overcome addiction to masturbation, I have interviewed therapist Dr. Karen Apsel. Tell me a little bit about yourself. I ...
General Psychology classes explore a whole realm of developmental concepts: cognitive, social, moral and emotional formation. Psychology students delve into a plethora of complex issues in life also. In any academic subject, one of the most effective methods of research and study is to read the literature written about the concept. Literature connections provide depth ...
I do have some fond memories of my youth, but they are often clouded by the havoc my father’s untreated mental illness wreaked on our family life. Bipolar disorder can devastate families if left untreated, and the impact on children is life long. I grew up thinking that emotional chaos was normal, and thus, had ...
