Category psychology

Generality Kleptomania is a psychiatric disorder characterized by the recurrent inability to resist the urge to steal . The clinical picture is rather complex. The person with kleptomania steals from the inability to resist an urgent desire ; therefore, the act of stealing is not motivated by anger, economic difficulties, delusional ideas or other justifications

Generality Claustrophobia is the morbid fear of closed or confined spaces . Those suffering from this disorder are assailed by a feeling of anguish, severe discomfort or panic as soon as they find themselves locked up in small rooms, without windows , or in other situations that create oppression and give the impression of being trapped

Generality The Oedipus complex is the competition that a son unconsciously has for his father, due to the amorous projection towards the parent of the opposite sex (mother). This phenomenon is connected to sexual identity and represents a normal phase in a child's emotional development . Generally, the resolution of the Oedipus complex is spontaneous and involves progressive identification with the parent of its own sex

Generality Depression is a disorder that can have important repercussions on the lives of people who suffer from it. In some cases, this condition makes it difficult to study or work, maintain emotional and social relationships, feel interest or pleasure in normal daily activities. Unfortunately, people who suffer from depression rarely recognize the symptoms and do not seek medical attention

Depressive Disorders - Unipolar Depression Major depressive episode According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR), in order to diagnose a major depressive episode it is necessary that the symptoms last for at least two weeks and that they are at least 5 of a list of 9

By Dr. Maurizio Capezzuto - www.psicologodiroma.com - The first responsibility of a person is to be the testimony of herself. The responsibility and respect towards ourselves and the people around us should be the basis on which we build all our relationships. The term individual comes from the Latin IN (non) and DIVIDUUS (divisible, separable)

Generality Affective dependence is a relational pathology , in which love and what derives from it emotionally becomes the object of a morbid desire or an obsession . The disorder is established between two people who have a very intimate and symbiotic relationship : in this form of dependence, what is eagerly sought after , is an affective relationship and everything that follows from this relationship

Generality The disposophobia is a disorder characterized by the tendency to accumulate a large quantity of objects , of every shape and nature, regardless of their value. The need to acquire - without using or throw away - these goods translates into the extreme disorder and limitation of essential activities of daily life , such as rest, nutrition, body hygiene and cleanliness of spaces

Dysthymic disorder It is characterized by a depressed mood for most of the day, almost every day, for at least two years. During the period of illness the patient is never in a normal mood for more than two consecutive months. In addition, at least two of the following symptoms must be present: hyporessia or hyperphagia; insomnia or hypersomnia; reduced energy and fatigue; low self-esteem; poor ability to concentrate or difficulty making decisions; feelings of despair

Generalized anxiety disorder (DAG) It has a prevalence of about 5% and in more than 2/3 of the cases it is associated with another psychiatric illness, such as panic disorder, phobias or depression. Onset is more common in young adults, around 20 years. It is characterized by excessive anxiety and concern about several situations or activities, such as work or school performance