The word
"compulsive" means having a strong and uncontrollable urge to do something repeatedly, even if it is difficult to resist or might not be beneficial.
Full definition
The onset of obsessive
compulsive disorder usually corresponds with social maturity in dogs, which typically is between one and three years of age, depending upon the breed.
This work holds promise for enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment of
compulsive behavior disorders.
My specialties include assessment and treatment
of compulsive behaviors, addiction, abuse and trauma, couples therapy, and related mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety disorders, and ADHD.
Findings of a new animal study have revealed that there could be a way to turn off the urge
for compulsive alcohol drinking.
I know they were teasing, however it set the stage for nearly two decades of obsessive
compulsive eating disorders and negative body image.
Nevertheless, this measure serves as an indication of increased activity in potentially
compulsive behaviours.
Some mental health professionals regard several of these disorders, such
as compulsive gambling or shopping, as addictions.
An almost
compulsive liar, she can sometimes be quite the opposite of charming.
Canine compulsive disorder in dogs is a serious behavior problem that can have unpleasant consequences if not addressed.
These cages provide good ventilation and air flow, but you may find that some hamsters
become compulsive about chewing on the wires.
Sexual addiction is best described as a progressive intimacy disorder characterized
by compulsive sexual thoughts and acts.
I'm revealing this information to protect you from becoming obsessive
compulsive about Protein in the hopes that it will build you more muscle.
More and more frequently, the literature
on compulsive eating is admitting as much; there is even a book or two by that approximate title.
Cognitive behaviour therapy aims to change patterns of thinking, beliefs and behaviours that may trigger anxiety and obsessive
compulsive symptoms.
Many self - help groups, clinics and therapists specializing in the treatment of
compulsive shoppers are popping up across the country and are filled with clients seeking help.
Negative repercussions resulting from
compulsive spending include financial difficulties that may amount to overwhelming debt, personal distress, and social and relationship conflict.
It is due to a problem in another area of the brain that causes people to develop a pattern of abnormal,
compulsive use.
It provides an escape from the immediate stress, much
like compulsive behavior and substance abuse do.
As therapists who have worked with
compulsive eaters for eighteen years, we've discovered that food is not really the problem at all.
Participation in the life of a church does not «cure» the obsessive -
compulsive person.
Has your effectiveness or concentration decreased as sex or a relationship has become
more compulsive?
Let's just say I have no doubts as to which side of the family my son's obsessive -
compulsive tendencies came from.
This disorder
causes compulsive behavior that can become destructive to your dog's health.
Is the obsessive
compulsive nature of tracking macros down to the exact gram really a way of living?
It started out as something to support your health, but now it
feels compulsive - you think about it all day long.
I get a little
compulsive when it comes to hunting for deals for a big - ticket purchase!
These behaviors may take on the form of greater,
even compulsive efforts to obey.
Nevertheless this remains quite
compulsive viewing with a welcome air of mystery and darkness.
Some dogs are prone to
compulsive self - grooming on a particular area of the body, causing wounds to form and making them hard to heal.
Is it the money, the lack of imagination, fear of change, or an obsessive
compulsive thing?
Brain scans from nearly 200 adolescent boys provide evidence that the brains of
compulsive video game players are wired differently.
The actual behaviors enacted can vary from
compulsive relationships, to affairs, to anonymous sex, to involvement with pornography, to paying for sex.
Like human beings, cats can experience stress and they might
develop compulsive behaviours such as excessive self - grooming or sudden mood swings.
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