Essays on Disorder Page 8

Each person is unique in how life is viewed and how one reacts to a variety of situations. These unique differences make up one’s personality. Extreme views, feelings, and reactions may cause specific personality disorders that may disrupt a person’s life. Avoidant personality disorder (AvPD) is one type of personality disorder that may explain why…

My research will focus on analyzing Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. I will delve into their use of anger, illusions, stress, and other issues. The main objective is to examine their problems and disorders by differentiating between various conditions such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, stress disorder, borderline personality…

Pain is something that everyone feels at one point in their lives. A person’s pain threshold is completely different from the next person. No two people experience pain the same way. “Unlike other sensations, pain can arise from intense stimulation in sensory pathways.” ( Zimbardo PG 185) Pain is always subjective. People learn the application…

 ssA white crystalline powder, soluble in water or alcohol, that has a bitter taste, can turn one’s life around in just few hours. Methamphetamine (Meth) is a central nervous system stimulant and has a high potential for abuse and dependency. Meth releases very high levels of dopamine in the brain. It stimulates brain cells and…

The movie, Secret Window, is a psychological thriller that is based on a novella called Secret Window, Secret Garden by Stephen King. Like most psychological thrillers, the character that has a mental illness is portrayed in a very exaggerated and dramatic way. Some portrayals can be very accurate while others are simply for reeling in…

Anxiety Disorder is what comes after the occurrence of stress. It occurs when a person is already experiencing anxiety that turned out to be extreme, disproportionate and irrational to the point of being inoperative. There are five main types of Anxiety Disorder and these are the following: First is Generalized Anxiety Disorder. This is characterized…

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a complex and dramatic mood disorder identified by a large range of negative behaviors. BPD is formally identified as a “Cluster B” personality disorder presenting with dramatic, highly emotional, or erratic behavior. (Article: Personality Disorders) Common features include attention seeking, manipulation, strong anger, loneliness, unstable relationship patterns, poor self-image, emotional…

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a person using cunning strategies and deceit to get their way, a failure to conform to social norms (often resulting in criminal behaviour), a lack of compassion for others, an “inflated and arrogant self-appraisal”, “reckless disregard for safety of self or others” (American Psychiatric Association [DSM-IV], 2000) and most…

The film Girl, Interrupted explores the challenges faced by Susanna, a teenager dealing with her illness in the 1960s. After attempting suicide, she is admitted to a psychiatric hospital where she forms strong connections with fellow patients and navigates her distant relationship with her parents. In this environment, she encounters several troubled individuals: a roommate…

Eating Disorders Eating disorders are a result of an individual who has dissatisfaction about his or her weight and will go to excessive lengths to maintain his or her appearance (Hansel & Dammar, 2008). Wanting to maintain a certain weight so that one can become a model or involve themselves in an extracurricular activity in…