While only a small percentage of people are forced to live with the disorders described above, the fact remains that 450 million people worldwide suffer from mental illness. In the United States alone, one in four families is affected. While some mental disorders, such as depression, can occur naturally, others are the result of brain trauma or other injuries. While it's fair to say that any mental illness can be frightening for those who suffer from it, there are some rare disorders that are especially frightening.
Below, we describe what we think you will agree are the 15 scariest mental disorders of all time. Alice in Wonderland may be pure fantasy, but one of Alicia's strangest experiences shares its characteristics with a terrifying mental disorder. Also known as Todd syndrome, Alice in Wonderland syndrome makes the environment appear distorted. Just as Alice grows too tall for the house, those suffering from Alice in Wonderland Syndrome will hear sounds that are lower or louder than they really are, see objects larger or smaller than reality, and even lose their sense of speed or precise textures.
This frightening disorder, which has been described as an LSD journey without euphoria, even perverts one's own body image. Fortunately, Alice in Wonderland syndrome is extremely rare and, in most cases, affects people in their 20s who have a brain tumor or a history of drug use. Also known as body integrity disorder and amputee identity disorder, apothemnophilia is a neurological disorder characterized by the overwhelming desire to amputate or damage healthy parts of the body. Although not much is known about this strangely frightening disorder, it is thought to be associated with damage to the right parietal lobe of the brain.
Because the vast majority of surgeons do not amputate healthy limbs on demand, some apothemnophilia sufferers feel compelled to amputate themselves, a dangerous scenario. Of those people who have had a limb removed by a doctor, most are happy with their decision even after the fact. Those who suffer from a very rare but very frightening mental disorder, boanthropy believe that they are cows, who often go so far as to behave as such. Sometimes people with boanthropy even find themselves in fields with cows, walking on all fours and chewing grass as if they were a real member of the pack.
People with boanthropy don't seem to realize what they're doing when they act like a cow, leading researchers to believe that this strange mental disorder is triggered by dreams or even hypnotism. Interestingly, it is believed that bianthropy is even mentioned in the Bible, since King Nebuchadnezzar is described as being “driven out of men” and eating grass like oxen. Capras Delusion, named after Joseph Capgras, a French psychiatrist who was fascinated by the illusion of doubles, is a debilitating mental disorder in which people around them are believed to have been replaced by impostors. In addition, it is often thought that these impostors plan to harm the victim.
In one case, a 74-year-old woman with Capgras delirium began to believe that her husband had been replaced by an identical-looking impostor who wanted to harm him. Capgras delirium is relatively rare and is most commonly seen after trauma to the brain or in those diagnosed with dementia, schizophrenia, or epilepsy. Like those with boanthropy (described above), those who suffer from clinical lycanthropy also believe that they can become animals, in this case, wolves and werewolves, although other types of animals are occasionally included. Along with the belief that they can become wolves, people with clinical lycanthropy also begin to act like animals and often find themselves living or hiding in forests and other wooded areas.
Unfortunately, depression is the most common of all mental disorders. It can occur at any time in life and affect a person in the short or long term, depending on their response to treatment. Treatment usually includes sessions of medication and talk therapy, or sometimes both. A person who has depression feels depressed or depressed most of the time.
They lose interest in activities, feel sad and get angry about small things. There are many cases when depression instigates a person to harm or commit suicide. A person suffering from depression needs constant care and support from doctors, family and friends. Psychiatric disorders (mental illness) left untreated can be life-threatening.
However, one of the most common questions asked is which one is the most dangerous. According to a report published by the American Medical Association, nearly 50% of people with psychotic disorders attempt suicide, nearly 15% of people diagnosed with clinical depression have taken their own lives. However, neither schizophrenia nor manic depressive disorder has the highest mortality rate. According to many studies and statistics, the deadliest mental disorders are eating disorders.
Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and their atypical counterparts) have become the most dangerous mental health disorders in the United States and around the world. The physical effects of malnutrition not only affect the person's physiology, but eating disorders have the highest suicide rate of any other mental illness. The combination of mental distress and long-term physical aggression can cause a number of fatal complications (ie,. Studies show that 1 in 5 deaths from anorexia nervosa is due to suicide.
Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health disorders that include generalized anxiety disorders, social phobias, specific phobias (e.g., agoraphobia and claustrophobia), panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder. If left untreated, anxiety disorders can lead to a significant deterioration in people's daily lives. Bipolar affective disorder is a type of mood disorder, formerly known as “manic depression”. A person with bipolar disorder experiences episodes of mania (euphoria) and depression.
The person may or may not experience psychotic symptoms. The exact cause is unknown, but a genetic predisposition has been clearly established. Environmental stressors can also trigger episodes of this mental illness. Depression is a mood disorder characterized by decreased mood, loss of interest and enjoyment, and reduced energy.
It's not just about feeling sad. There are different types and symptoms of depression. There are varying levels of severity and symptoms related to depression. The symptoms of depression can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illness. The NIMH statistics pages include statistics on the prevalence, treatment and costs of mental illness for the population of the United States. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, there are ways to get help. Use these resources to find help for yourself, a friend or family member.
The Intramural Research Programmes Division (IRP) is the internal research division of NIMH. More than 40 research groups conduct basic neuroscientific research and clinical investigations of mental illness, brain function and behavior at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Learn more about research conducted at NIMH. Research shows that mental illness is common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of people each year.
Estimates suggest that only half of people with mental illness receive treatment. The information on these pages includes currently available statistics on the prevalence and treatment of mental illness in the US. UU. ,.
In addition, information is provided on the possible consequences of mental illness, such as suicide and disability. All mental illnesses are serious, but some of the diseases prior to this are side effects of this disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop as a response to people who have experienced a traumatic event. The worst thing is that I tear off all the skin from my fingertips and have to remove every bit of lost skin.
Genetic testing and a family history of illnesses can often help doctors correctly diagnose various mental health conditions. The mental health disorder that has long been thought to be the most painful is borderline personality disorder. Dissociation is a mental process in which a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity. Because most people who experience Paris syndrome have no history of mental illness, leaders thought that this terrifying neurological disorder is triggered by the language barrier, physical and mental exhaustion and the reality of Paris compared to the idealized version.
Growing up is not easy and at every stage of development, from preschool to adolescence, there are challenges that will test a child's emotional and mental health. I lost many friends because of this, they refer to me as an 8-year-old crybaby because of my mental illness, very difficult to live with her. In fact, an estimated 50% of all Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their lives. .
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