Category: MENTAL DISORDERS

Imagine a morning that begins not with coffee, but with studying the composition of toast bread under a magnifying glass. A trip to the supermarket turns into a multi-hour quest: labels are read with the tension of a sapper defusing a bomb, and any “unfamiliar” or “forbidden” additive sends the product back to the shelf […]

Eating disorders (ED) are not merely “bad habits” or temporary diets but serious mental health conditions in which one’s relationship with food, weight, and their own body becomes obsessive, destructive, and often life-threatening. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia—all these conditions share one thing: food ceases to be just a way to satisfy hunger, turning […]

Asperger’s syndrome is one of the conditions on the autism spectrum, characterized by particularities in social interaction, communication, and perception of the world. Unlike other forms of autism, it is often accompanied by preserved or even high intelligence, as well as the absence of speech development delays, which makes it difficult to recognize. People with […]

Compulsive Overeating is not just occasional episodes of “overindulgence,” but a serious eating disorder in which a person regularly experiences uncontrollable binge-eating episodes accompanied by feelings of shame and helplessness. Unlike situational overeating (for example, at a holiday table), compulsive overeating occurs independently of actual hunger and most often serves as a way to suppress stress, […]

Psychasthenia is a specific neurotic disorder in which a person becomes trapped in their own thinking: they are plagued by obsessive doubts, chronic anxiety, and exhausting perfectionism. Unlike ordinary anxiety, which comes and goes, psychasthenia creates a constant background of inner tension, where every decision is made with difficulty, and every mistake is experienced as […]

The human voice is not just a tool for communication but a reflection of one’s inner world, emotions, and even unconscious processes. But what happens when this voice suddenly disappears? In medicine, this condition is known as aphonia — the loss of a sonorous voice while retaining the ability to speak in a whisper. In most […]

In the modern world, mental disorders are becoming one of the most pressing public health issues. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in four people worldwide will experience some form of mental illness in their lifetime, such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder.

Conversion disorder is a complex mental condition in which emotional experiences, stress, or internal conflicts manifest through physical symptoms that have no apparent medical cause. This disorder falls under the category of dissociative disorders, where the psyche “converts” unexpressed emotions into bodily manifestations, such as loss of sensation, paralysis, seizures, blindness, deafness, or even speech […]

Hysteria is one of the most mysterious and controversial phenomena in the history of medicine and psychology. For centuries, the term hysteria has been used to describe a wide range of symptoms, from physical manifestations such as paralysis and convulsions to emotional outbursts, including anxiety, fear, and uncontrollable crying.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that occurs during specific times of the year, most often in the fall and winter, when daylight hours decrease and sunlight becomes scarce. This condition is accompanied by feelings of sadness, fatigue, a loss of interest in usual activities, and other unpleasant symptoms that can significantly […]

Anankastic personality disorder is a complex psychological condition characterized by an excessive inclination toward order, control, and perfectionism. People with this disorder feel a constant need for structure and precision, which often interferes with their daily lives.

Abulia – is a psychological condition characterized by a significant decrease in willpower and the ability to engage in purposeful activities. A person experiencing abulia may feel inner emptiness, apathy, and an inability to make even simple decisions. Unlike ordinary laziness, which is temporary and depends on external circumstances, abulia is a prolonged condition that […]

Anorexia is a complex eating disorder characterized by an obsessive drive to lose weight, achieved through strict food restrictions. Contrary to popular belief, this condition is not always solely a result of the desire to look thinner. Often, it stems from deeper issues related to a person’s emotional state and inner world.

Bulimia, or Bulimia Nervosa, is an eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of uncontrollable overeating, followed by compensatory behaviors such as self-induced vomiting, the use of laxatives, or excessive physical activity. A key feature of this condition is a deep internal conflict and an inability to stop destructive behavior despite awareness of its harm.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is a psychological condition characterized by an intense fear of social situations. People suffering from this disorder experience anxiety, shame, and tension in interactions with others, especially when it comes to public speaking, meeting new people, or even simple daily interactions such as talking to a […]