Sentences with phrase «compulsive pattern of behavior»

What makes this particularly relevant is that in both conditions — in addiction and in compulsive - obsessive disorders — you have a compulsive pattern of behavior.

Not exact matches

«Compulsive hoarding, also known as hoarding disorder, is a pattern of behavior that is characterized by excessive acquisition and an inability or unwillingness to discard large quantities of objects that cover the living areas of the home and cause significant distress or impairment.»

But one can also interpret this pattern in the opposite way: the camera's closeness to Jean, Laura, and Samy — all of whom behave recklessly and often hysterically, and who in many important ways can be regarded as three versions or aspects of the same character — alienates us from their compulsive behavior, while the jump - cutting energizes us, repeatedly pushing us forward in a manner that forces us to share their compulsiveness.

Stress sometimes prompts strange behaviors as well, and obsessive or compulsive disorders can become worse with stress, but again, kittens rarely would be affected by these types of long - term behavioral patterns.

These behaviors include circling, tremors, stiffness or weakness, inappropriate vocalization, compulsive behaviors, and changes in sleep patterns, house training, interest in food, attention and activity, and awareness of surroundings.

Do you have a dog that engages in repeating patterns of behavior that have no apparent function, such as: hyper vigilance / territoriality, excessive licking, chewing, obsessive / compulsive behaviors, barking, rubbing on things, digging, pacing, irritability, banging against things, marking, excessive fear or aggression, separation anxiety, or some other strange behavior?

Compulsive self - destructive behavior patterns like David's can be propelled unconsciously by an internalized sense of badness common in childhood emotional neglect, abuse or abandonment.

While I have a wealth of professional and personal knowledge and expertise in individual and family recovery from addictions / compulsive behaviors, family of origin issues and life patterns that prevent authentic living, I do not approach the relationship as an «expert» but rather as a supportive guide who joins you on the journey.»