Behaviors Archives

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Compulsive shopping: Symptoms, causes, and treatment

November 22, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Compulsive shopping is an impulsive behavior that can harm your finances and your relationships. Learn about the signs and how to seek help.

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Addiction Behaviors Disorders Guilt Money Shopping

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What is hoarding disorder?

November 17, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Collecting and keeping too many things may be a sign of hoarding disorder. Explore how hoarding differs from clutter, why it happens, and how to get help.

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Behaviors Hoarding Shopping

10 ways to shop healthfully, not compulsively

November 15, 2023 | Written by Elise Burley

Shopping addiction can take a toll on your wallet and your mental health. Here’s how to regain control of your spending habits.

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Addiction Behaviors Disorders Holidays Money Self-Regulation Shopping Stress

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Passive aggression: What it is and how to stop

October 27, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Passive aggression is an unhealthy communication style where negative feelings are expressed indirectly. Learn how to recognize and change this behavior.

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Behaviors Emotions Passive Aggression

Alcohol use disorder (AUD)

September 28, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Learn the signs and symptoms of alcohol dependence and how to get help.

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Addiction Alcoholism Behaviors

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What is gaslighting?

September 26, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Gaslighting is a form of emotional manipulation that causes you to doubt yourself and question your reality. Learn how to spot this abuse and seek help.

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Behaviors Dating Emotions Gaslighting Intimacy Relationships

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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD): Symptoms, types, and treatment

September 14, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

ODD is a childhood behavior disorder characterized by defiance, anger, and hostility. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and reach out for help.

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Anger Behavior Disorder Behaviors Children Disorders Oppositional Defiant Disorder Teens

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What is the Dunning-Kruger effect?

September 12, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of bias where the less you know about a topic, the more you think you know. Learn to identify and change this behavior.

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Behaviors Bias Dunning-Kruger Effect

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Body dysmorphia: Signs, symptoms, and treatment

September 8, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

People with body dysmorphia are fixated on their perceived physical flaws. Learn more about this condition, what it looks like, and how to treat it.

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Anorexia Nervosa Behaviors Body Dysmorphia Body Image Bulimia Nervosa Disordered Eating Disorders Eating Disorders Self-Esteem

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Codependency

August 28, 2023 | Written by therapist.com team

Also called “relationship addiction,” codependency involves sacrificing your own needs to serve a loved one’s. Learn how to spot and change this pattern.

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Behaviors Relationships