hikahia

hikahia t1_j2esgei wrote

From the study:

>longitudinal follow-up of patients revealed a wide spectrum of maladaptive behaviors that started in childhood, including emotional lability (frequent outbursts of crying and/or aggressive behavior in the absence of obvious triggers) and maladaptive behavior, particularly in social settings (Table 1).

Other maladaptave behaviors I got from a google search:

Avoidance

  • not making eye contact during conversation
  • speaking too softly or not at all
  • not asking questions when you need more information
  • avoiding social interaction

Self Harm

  • cutting, scratching, or burning skin
  • picking at scabs or wounds
  • pulling out hair, eyelashes, or eyebrows
  • self-hitting or banging your head
  • refusal to take needed medications

Anger

  • temper tantrums
  • other violent behavior

Substance Abuse

  • alcohol
  • prescribed drugs
  • illegal drugs

Maladaptive daydreaming

  • engaging in extensive fantasy in place of human interaction or participation in real life.
  • daydreams that can last hours at a time and involve intricate plots and characters that keep you going back.

Sexually Maladaptive behavior

  • having unprotected sex in a situation that calls for protection
  • sexual aggression
  • doing things you don’t really want to do
  • putting yourself in unsafe situations
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