- Associating and blending in with negative influences.
- Aggressiveness in reactions.
- Social isolation and withdrawal.
- Poor and delayed academic performance.
- Laziness and absenteeism from school or work.
- Loss of passion, motivation, and drive.
- Frequent and unjustified requests for money.
- Fluctuation and violence in relationships with parents and siblings.
- Slurred speech, incomprehensible speech, excessive sweating, weight loss, and lack of balance.
- Pale and yellowish complexion, frequent bruises and cuts in different areas of the body, and red eyes.
- Dilated or constricted pupils, runny nose, and a sensation of itching in various parts of the body.
Common Misconceptions About Psychiatry
The field of psychiatry suffers from many misconceptions. Among these are: Misconception 1: Mental disorders are not real illnesses Mental disorders are illnesses just like physical diseases and occur due to chemical imbalances in the brain. In many physical diseases,...