Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by the fear of not being able to escape from trouble or seek help when anxiety escalates. Individuals with this disorder may exhibit traits such as excessive dependency, immaturity, social anxiety, and fear of taking on responsibilities.The term “agoraphobia” was first used by Carl Friedrich Otto Westphal in 1871…
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Prenatal depression includes depression that occurs during pregnancy and postpartum weeks (postpartum depression). Most prenatal episodes start 4-8 weeks after the baby’s birth. Pregnant women experience sadness, anxiety, and fatigue after childbirth, which may make it difficult to perform daily tasks, including self-care or others. How is postpartum depression different from the “baby blues”? The…
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It’s normal to feel anxious at certain points in life, but persistent and disruptive anxiety needs to be addressed. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a particularly challenging condition that requires proper treatment and follow-up to help individuals make appropriate decisions and lead normal lives. What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder «GAD»? This disorder causes individuals to…
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Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) is a primary anxiety disorder in which a person believes that they have or will develop an intense, definite illness and constantly seek reassurance that they do not. It leads to persistent worry, even when medical tests show no signs of physical illness.This disorder is also known as hypochondriasis, health anxiety…
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Social Anxiety Disorder (previously known as “social phobia”) was officially recognized as a separate phobic disorder in the mid-1960s (Marks Gelder, 1965). The term “social anxiety disorder” reflects the current understanding, including in diagnostic guidelines, and is used throughout the guidelines. According to the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) (World Health Organization, 1992)…
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In 1984, American psychiatrist Norman Rosenthal first proposed the term “seasonal depression”. Since then, many people have used this term to describe their mental state during different seasons. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that begins with the change of seasons. Winter is reported to be the most common season for this…
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It is common for children at a young age or early adolescence to sometimes disagree with authority figures who are generally parents or adults. However, if the child’s disobedience to parents or in the school environment becomes problematic due to the child’s inconsistent behavior, it needs attention and treatment. What is oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)?…
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Bipolar disorder or manic depression is one of the most common disorders that appear in late adolescence and early adulthood. Most people live with this disorder without starting the treatment process. What is bipolar disorder? Considering that life is dynamic and has many ups and downs, it is normal for every person to experience mood…
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