Pathological lying is one of those conditions that everyone knows exist, but continues to baffle medical professionals. The most commonly accepted description of pathological lying is the uncontrollable urge to tell lies. People who lie pathologically are often suspected to have an underlying...
A 1950's brain surgery performed to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may help in the treatment of bipolar disorder and major depression. A neurosurgical department of Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard Medical School found that patients with "severe, chronic, disabling, and treatment...
All over the world, children are taught by their parents not to lie. “Lying is a bad thing” - it is merely one of the things that is oft repeated. As we grow older, things may change, and little lies sometimes seem necessary. In many societies, what is called a white lie is sometimes tolerated,...
Nearly everyone has lied at one point in their lives, but pathological lying is on another level. It is, actually, uncontrollable lying and considered to be a psychological disorder. It can often be part of a larger psychological problem such as antisocial personality disorder, obsessive compulsive...
Inositol is a nutrient found in grapefuit and other foods. It is also synthesized from glucose by the human body. Inositol is widely recognized as an essential nutrient, playing a role in many important functions within the body. In the health industry, inositol has become a popular natural...
A mental disorder or a mental illness is a pattern of behavior or a psychological pattern in a person which isn't considered to be normal when compared to a healthy human being. There are various forms of mental disorders which could be related to personality, mood, eating habits, anxiety and...
Hallucinogenics to remedy depression is a little "trippin'." But retired clinical psychologist Clark Martin of Vancouver, Washington, has turned to psychedelics to remedy depression after traditional treatments brought him no relief. Martin suffers from kidney cancer and a resulting depression...
Internet addiction is a form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) that affects approximately 10 percent of people who spend time online. OCD symptoms can range from mild to severe, and people who live it have the urge to perform certain rituals on a regular basis. Some people check the locks on...
