For example, breeds with a high energy / work drive living with a sedentary family providing minimal stimulation are much more likely to suffer from anxiety, obesity, and other health issues, or may
develop destructive behavior patterns.
Feather picking is an obsessive,
destructive behavior pattern of birds during which all or part of their feathers are methodically pulled out, amputated, frayed, or in some way damaged by the bird's excessive preening.
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.
«I see people with these self -
destructive behavior patterns,» he says.
When
these destructive behavior patterns last for six months or more, children and teenagers may be diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder.
«In psychodynamic treatment, we enter a journey together to understand behaviors and feelings that just don't make sense; to Prevent the Past from interfering in the Present; to improve personal relationships; to change lifelong ways of coping that don't work; and finally to stop self -
destructive behavior patterns.
Are you prone to sudden outbursts or
destructive behavior patterns that later leave you embarrassed or ashamed?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), is known as an effective therapy for trauma / PTSD, but it is also applicable to any life issue like grief, where we are overwhelmed by emotions and may be triggered into painful thoughts and
destructive behavior patterns.