BoBody-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) are defined as the repetition of motor and cognitive actions that pose a risk of self-harm or cause distress to the individual’s own body. These behaviors are commonly associated with stress, concern, trouble or concentration difficulties and may be difficult to control. This situation, extensively studied in psychology and psychiatry, is closely linked to obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders.Origins and Historical BackgroundThe concept of body-focuse
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Panic disorder is a anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks. This situation is an intense fear or discomfort that peaks within several minute. During Atak, individuals experience a sense that a catastrophe is one. According to DSM-IV, at least one of the following must be present for at least one month following the attacks to establish the diagnosis:Persistent concern about having additional panic attacks,Anxious expectations regarding the consequences of panic att
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PsPsychosomatic is a term of Greek origin, formed by the combination of “psycho” (spirit) and “soma” (body). This concept is used to describe the influence of mental processes on physical health. Psychosomatic disorders are characterized by the manifestation of emotional, social or psychological distress as physical symptoms. Psychological stress experienced by an individual can directly affect the somatic (bodily) system and lead to various illnesses.They are characterized by the emergence of phy
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Asiye Tan