In the group of disorders called behavior disorders, in addition to Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder there are two other conditions: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD).
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a characterized by:
- Negativism
- Rebellion
- Arguing
- Defiance
- Anger episodes
- Revenge
- Resentment
- Spite
- Annoying others
- Blaming others
- Irritability
- An overall passive aggressive stance (I will show my anger by not doing….”)
Conduct Disorder (CD), an even more serious behavior disorder, often related to the development of Antisocial Personality Disorder in adulthood, is characterized by:
- Persistent breaking of rules
- Aggression toward other people/animals
- Fighting, bullying, cruelty, intimidation
- Destruction of property
- Fire setting
- Lying
- Stealing
- Other law/rule breaking
- Running away
- Truancy
- Breaking curfew
Both of these serious behavior disorders are difficult to treat, necessitating a multimodal approach and sometimes the use of medication: stimulants in ODD and sometimes antipsychotics in CD.
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