oug is a very charming individual. He flirts relentlessly. He goes into many money making schemes without any remorse for the effect his endeavors have on other people's lives. Jody has been afraid of dogs ever since she was bitten by one when she was four. Now twenty years later, she still refuses to visit the houses of friends who have pets. Diane blames herself for the ills of the world. She does not feel like getting out of bed each morning, or studying for the exams and assignments at school. She feels overwhelmed and as if she is sinking. She has also been putting on a lot of weight. Matthew talks fast, has been making a lot of plans for his future and gets very irritable when anyone interrupts him, or points out flaws in his reasoning. He has also been having a lot more affairs than he used to just two short months ago when he was feeling rather low.

Symptoms : People may experience greater mood swings, behavioral disorders like disorganised behavior, aggression, social isolation, repetitive movements and may self harm themselves. Hallucination, fear, depression and hearing voices are its psychological effects. One may talk to themselves. Speech disorders are also observed.

Treatment : Exact cure is not so well defined and life long treatment is suggested. This includes medications, psychotherapy and other services.

2. Doug

Disorder : Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder.This is characterized by a pattern of negative attitudes and passive resistance in interpersonal situations.

Symptoms : Resentment and opposition to demands of others, Cynical, Sullen or hostile attitude

Treatment : Counselling and self-help methods are suggested.

3. Jody

Disorder : Phobic disorder. People with anxiety issues and depression are more prone to phobic disorder. They find it difficult to do things which resulted in a negative experience in the past.

Symptoms : Physical symptoms include rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, etc. Psychological symptoms include fear of losing control, fear of fainting or fear of dying.

Treatment : This can be treated by therapies and even self-help techniques can help.

4. Diane

Disorder : Major depressive disorder (MDD). Also known as clinical depression. Disorder in which subject is persistently in a depressed mood and s/he loses interest in daily activities.

Symptoms : Feeling of guilt, hopelessness and mood swings are main symptoms. The person may feel excessive hunger and loss of appetite, which in this case lead the person to put on weight.

Treatment : Therapies including Cognitive behavioral therapy, Psychotherapy and Electroconvulsive therapy are done.

5. Matthew

Disorder : Borderline Personality Disorder. This is characterized by unstable moods, behaviors and relationships.

Symptoms : People with this disorder show impassivity, irritability, self-destructive behavior or lack of restraint. Mood swings are observed and Psychological symptoms like depression, narcissism, distorted self-image or grandiosity are observed.

Treatment : Therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy, Anger management, Dialectical behavior therapy, Transference focused psychotherapy are suggested as treatments.

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