Psychological Disorders
Psychological disorders affect a person’s thoughts, emotions, behavior, and mental well-being. Below are some common psychological disorders along with their symptoms:
Diabetes
🔹 Symptoms:
- Persistent sadness or emptiness
- Loss of interest in activities
- Fatigue and low energy
- Sleep disturbances (insomnia or excessive sleeping)
- Changes in appetite or weight
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Suicidal thoughts (in severe cases)
Anxiety Disorders
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Excessive worry about everyday situations
- Restlessness and nervousness
- Difficulty concentrating
- Muscle tension and headaches
- Sleep disturbances
B. Panic Disorder
🔹 Symptoms:
- Sudden, intense panic attacks
- Rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath
- Chest pain and dizziness
- Fear of losing control or dying
C. Social Anxiety Disorder
🔹 Symptoms:
- Fear of social situations and being judged
- Avoiding public speaking or social gatherings
- Blushing, sweating, or trembling in social settings
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
🔹 Symptoms:
- Unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions)
- Repetitive behaviors or rituals (compulsions)
- Anxiety when unable to perform rituals
- Common compulsions: excessive handwashing, checking locks, counting, or repeating phrases
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
🔹 Symptoms:
- Flashbacks or nightmares of traumatic events
- Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
- Emotional numbness or detachment
- Hypervigilance (always feeling on edge)
- Sleep problems and irritability
Bipolar Disorder
🔹 Symptoms:
- Manic episodes:
- High energy, euphoria, impulsive behavior
- Racing thoughts and decreased need for sleep
- Depressive episodes:
- Extreme sadness, fatigue, loss of motivation
- Suicidal thoughts in severe cases
Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
🔹 Symptoms:
- Hallucinations (hearing voices, seeing things)
- Delusions (false beliefs, paranoia)
- Disorganized thinking and speech
- Lack of motivation and social withdrawal
Eating Disorders
A. Anorexia Nervosa
🔹 Symptoms:
- Extreme fear of weight gain
- Severe restriction of food intake
- Excessive exercise or purging
- Very low body weight
B. Bulimia Nervosa
🔹 Symptoms:
- Binge-eating followed by purging (vomiting or laxatives)
- Extreme guilt and self-criticism
- Weight fluctuations
C. Binge-Eating Disorder
🔹 Symptoms:
- Eating large amounts of food in a short period
- Lack of control over eating
- Guilt and distress after eating
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
🔹 Symptoms:
- Difficulty paying attention
- Hyperactivity and restlessness
- Impulsivity (acting without thinking)
- Struggles with organization and time management
Personality Disorders
A. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Intense mood swings and impulsivity
- Fear of abandonment
- Unstable self-image and relationships
- Self-harming behaviors
B. Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
🔹 Symptoms:
- Lack of empathy or remorse
- Manipulative or aggressive behavior
- Disregard for rules and social norms
Sleep Disorders
A. Insomnia
🔹 Symptoms:
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Waking up too early
- Daytime fatigue and low concentration
B. Narcolepsy
🔹 Symptoms:
- Sudden sleep attacks
- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Muscle weakness triggered by emotions