Behavioral disorders, also called disruptive behavioral disorders can affect children as well as adults, and cause difficulty for a person in his or her personal relationships, in school and at work. There are several types of disorders in this group, including Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Causes Of Behavioral Disorders
There are a number of factors that can lead to the development of a behavioral disorder. The underlying cause can be explained by a combination of the person’s genetic make-up and his or her environment at home and school. These factors include:
- Malnutrition
- Physical illness or disability
- Divorce or major emotional upset in the home
- Inconsistent or harmful discipline
- Poor attitude toward school or education
Signs Of A Behavioral Disorder
The first indications that someone is dealing with a behavioral disorder will likely become apparent through emotional symptoms. The exact symptoms will vary, depending on the person and the severity of the disorder. However, someone who is living with this type of issue may:
- Find it hard to deal with being frustrated
- Argue with other people often
- Throw temper tantrums when they get upset
- Refuse to follow rules that apply to everyone else
- Question authority at every turn
- Put blame on others and refuse to take personal responsibility
- Appear angry more often than their peers
- Get annoyed or nervous more often than others
Behavioral Disorders And Substance Abuse
To deal with the difficult effects of behavioral disorders, many people turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate.
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In some situations, a person will develop symptoms of a mental illness and start using drugs and/or alcohol as a way to try to manage their symptoms. This type of self-medication may help to make them feel better temporarily, but it does nothing to treat the underlying illness.