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Anxiety & Impulse control Disorders
Definitions for Anxiety & Impulse Control Disorders
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Health Care
10th Grade
10/05/2011

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Phobia

Definition
A Strong, irrational dear of something specific, such as heights or social situations.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Definition
Persistant thoughts, fears, or urges leading to uncontrollable repetitive behaviors.
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Panic Disorder
Definition
Attacks of sudden, unexplainable feelings of terror.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Definition
A condition that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Definition
Exaggerated worry & tension for no reason.
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Kleptomania
Definition
Unplanned theft of objects.
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Cutting
Definition
Repetitive cutting on parts of the body that can be hidden.
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Pyromania
Definition
Setting fires to feel pleasure or release tension.
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Excessive Gambling
Definition
Continuing to gamble despite heavy losses.
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Compulsive Shopping
Definition
Spending money on items that you can't afford & don't need.
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