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Dissociation: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Dissociation is a person’s temporary disconnection from reality, which can cause memory loss, a feeling of unreality, distorted perceptions of the environment and a sudden change in personality. Dissociation typically occurs due to frequent stress, traumatic events, and excessive alcohol and/or drug use, but it can also indicate psychiatric problems, such as a dissociative disorder. […]

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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD): what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD): what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Oppositional defiant disorder, or ODD, is characterized by symptoms such as easy irritability, disobeying rules, intentionally bothering other people, lying and/or acting out of revenge or cruelty, which typically begin in childhood. Although oppositional defiant disorder does not have a specific cause, the risk of development is greater if there is a history of ODD […]

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