Codependency is defined as a psychological condition or a relationship in which a person is controlled or manipulated by another who is affected with a pathological condition (typically narcissism or drug addiction); and in broader terms, it refers to the dependence on the needs of, or control of, another. The concept of codependence comes directly […]
Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder and Cinema Therapy
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations (obsessions), or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something (compulsions). There have been a number of movies have had characters who portrayed OCD. OCD is a potentially disabling illness that traps people in endless cycles […]
Bipolar Disorder and Cinema Therapy
Bipolar disorder is a condition in which people go back and forth between periods of a very good or irritable mood and depression. The “mood swings” between mania and depression can be very quick. We all have our ups and downs, but with bipolar disorder, these peaks and valleys are more severe. Bipolar disorder (also […]
Agoraphobia and Cinema Therapy
Agoraphobia is a serious anxiety disorder in which a person has attacks of intense fear and anxiety. There is also a fear of being in places where it is hard to escape, or where help might not be available. People with agoraphobia often have symptoms of a panic attack, such as a rapid heartbeat and […]