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Grooming

April 19, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Grooming is a manipulative behavior used by abusers to build a close connection with their victims. Learn how to recognize the warning signs and get help.

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Gaslighting

April 19, 2024 | 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.

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.

Dunning-Kruger effect

April 19, 2024 | 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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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD): Symptoms, types, and treatment

April 15, 2024 | 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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Codependency

April 12, 2024 | 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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Alcohol use disorder (AUD)

April 11, 2024 | 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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Passive aggression: What it is and how to stop

April 11, 2024 | 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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Caffeine addiction: What it is and how to break it

April 3, 2024 | Written by therapist.com team

Though many people use it without issue, caffeine can be an addictive substance. Find out what makes caffeine addictive and what you can do about it.

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

Compulsive shopping: Symptoms, causes, and treatment

February 13, 2024 | 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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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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