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Diogenes Syndrome

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**Diogenes Syndrome** is a disorder that affects older adults. Individuals with Diogenes syndrome withdraw from life and society. They often live alone and are unaware that anything is wrong with the condition of their home and lack of self-care.

### Diogenes

   Diogenes was a controversial Greek philosopher in fourth century BC. He was a cynic and rejected many conventional ideas and lived in a large clay jar in the city of Athens. He lived in a squalor and rejected ideas of normal human decency. The syndrome does not refer to the intelligence or the philosophies of Diogenes, rather to the way Diogenes lived.

## Signs & Symptoms

Diogenes syndrome is sometimes diagnosed in individuals who are middle aged, but it usually occurs in individuals over 60 years of age. Symptoms usually appear over time.

Early symptoms often include withdrawing from social situations and an avoidance of others. Individuals may also start to display poor judgment, changes in personality, and inappropriate behaviors.

Warning symptoms in an undiagnosed individual may include:

* Skin rashes caused by poor hygiene, fleas, or lice.
* Matted, unkempt hair.
* Overgrown toenails and fingernails.
* Body odor.
* Unkempt appearance.
* Unexplained injuries.
* Malnutrition.
* Dehydration.

The individual's home will most likely also exhibit signs of neglect and decay. Some examples include:

* Rodent infestation.
* Overwhelming amounts of garbage in and around the home.
* An intense, unpleasant smell.

An individual diagnosed with Diogenes syndrome typically exhibits some, or all, of these symptoms:

* Extreme self-neglect.
* Filthy surroundings.
* Excessive hoarding.
* Denial about their situation.
* No embarrassment or shame about their surroundings or lack of cleanliness.
* Refusal of support or help.

## Types of Diogenes Syndrome

There are two types of Diogenes syndrome, they are:

### Primary Diogenes Syndrome

This diagnosis is given when no additional mental illness has been diagnosed.

### Secondary Diogenes Syndrome

This diagnosis is given when an additional mental illness is part of the overall diagnosis.

## References

https://www.healthline.com/health/diogenes-syndrome

https://www.bgs.org.uk/blog/nhs-a-giant-diogenes-syndrome
Morsicatio Buccarum

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**Morisicatio Buccarum**, also known as **Cheek Biting** or **Cheek Chewing**, is the repetitive and compulsive behavior of biting the inside of one's cheeks.

## Signs & Symptoms

### Types of Cheek Biting

* **Periodic accidental cheek biting**: This might result in a canker sore, but the occasional, accidental cheek bite is not a cause for concern.
* **Regular accidental cheek biting**: If one accidentally bites down on their cheek regularly, their teeth may not be in proper alignment or there may be something wrong with their jaw.
* **Cheek biting while asleep**: This unintentional behavior may be prevented by a soft guard that stops direct contact of the teeth and cheeks.
* **Habitual cheek biting**: As a habit, this semiconscious activity can be replaced by another, less damaging behavior.
* **BFRB**: This is when it becomes disordered.

### Physical Consequences

The main danger of cheek biting is injury to soft tissue in the mouth, which can cause ulcers and mouth sores. Many individuals who bite their cheeks have a spot they constantly bite the most, as a result, the area may feel constantly jagged and raw.

A few risks associated with cheek biting may include:

* Painful sores and ulcers in the lining of the mouth.
* Bleeding.
* Redness.
* Pain when eating or drinking.
* Feelings of guilt and self-consciousness.
* Inflammation.
* Scars.
* Erosion of soft tissues in the cheek.

## References

https://www.healthline.com/health/cheek-biting

https://medicalorthodontics.org/dental\_articles/cheek-biting-trauma-tori-causes-and-prevention/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/morsicatio-buccarum

https://www.bfrb.org/bfrbs/cheek-biting
Drunkorexia

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**Drunkorexia** is a term for behavior characterized by skipping meals in order to "save" calories or compensate for increased caloric intake from consumption of alcohol, excessive exercising to compensate for calories consumed from drinking and/or drinking excessive amounts of alcohol in order to become sick and purge previously consumed food.

Although the DSM-5 does not recognize drunkorexia as a formal eating disorder nor a substance use disorder, drunkorexia is widely recognized by the mental healthcare and eating disorder community.

## Signs & Symptoms

### Physical

Physical signs of drunkorexia are similar to those of eating disorders, as those behaviors mediate the binge drinking behaviors. Some physical signs include:

* Gaining/losing noticeable weight in a short period of time.
* Dark circles under the eyes.
* Impaired immune system.
* Yellowing skin.
* Thinning hair.
* Gastrointestinal issues.

### Behavioral

Behavioral signs of drunkorexia are more easy to identify than physical signs and may include the following:

* Excessive exercising.
* Expressing regret over caloric content of drinks.
* Hyperfixation on compensating for alcoholic consumption.
* Low self-esteem.
* Increased emotional dysregulation.
* Reduced caloric intake.
* Engaging in dieting behaviors.
* Use of laxatives and/or diuretics.
* Binge eating followed by reported feelings of regret and/or shame.

### Consequences of Drunkorexia

Drunkorexia leads to higher rates of these serious health concerns compared to individuals who drink and eat an appropriate amount of food beforehand.

* Blackouts.
* Alcohol poisoning.
* Hypoglycemia.
* Alcohol-related brain damage.

In the long term, risk for alcohol-related health conditions is increased, such as:

* Liver disease.
* Osteoporosis.
* Cardiac problems.
* Diabetes.
* Dementia.

## References

https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/drunkorexia-combining-alcoholism-anorexia/

https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/drunkorexia
Lexical-Gustatory Synesthesia

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**Lexical-Gustatory Synesthesia** is when words (either heard, spoken, read or simply thought about) trigger a concurrent flavor. Each word has its own specific flavor and the flavors are consistent. The flavors can be natural or synthetic, but sometimes they do not correspond to any existing tastes in real life and are difficult to describe.

## Related Forms of Synesthesia

### Lexical-Olfactory Synesthesia

Lexical-Olfactory Synesthesia is a type of synesthesia where words trigger a concurrent smell.

### Auditory-Gustatory Synesthesia

Auditory-Gustatory Synesthesia is when certain sounds, general or musical, evoke certain flavors.

### Voice-to-Taste Synesthesia

Voice-to-Taste Synesthesia is when the sound of the human voice triggers a taste sensation. Each voice or type of voice has its own taste.

## References

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/03/lexical-gustatory-synesthesia.html
Sensory Craving

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**Sensory Craving (SC)** is a sensory modulation disorder in which individuals crave sensory stimulation and may appear to be obsessed with obtaining additional sensory input. SC refers to a more intense, extreme behavior than typical sensory seeking.

## Signs & Symptoms

Common sensory craving behavior include:

* As infants: roughhousing, love movement, happiest in stimulation environments.
* Crave salty, spicy, sticky or crunchy foods.
* Always in motion.
* Throws self on the ground.
* Runs, skips or jumps rather than walks.
* Difficulty sitting still.
* Touches everything, puts things in mouth.
* Poor attention span.

## References

https://www.spdstar.org/sites/default/files/publications/2.%20May-June%202012%20-%20Focus%20on%20SC.pdf

https://sinetwork.org/subtype-1-sensory-modulation-disorder/
Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder

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**Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder (COFD)** is a communication disorder characterized by a disturbance in the flow and timing of speech that is inappropriate for the individual's age. This condition is typically accompanied by anxiety about speaking and can place limitations on how comfortable a child feels participating in social or academic environments.

## Signs & Symptoms

Symptoms of childhood-onset fluency disorder develop between the ages of 2 and 7. While mild stuttering is common in children who are learning to speak, this behavior becomes a fluency disorder when it persists over time and causes distress in the child.

* Repetition of syllables, sounds, or monosyllabic words.
* Prolonging the vocalization of consonants and vowels.
* Broken words.
* Filled or unfilled pauses in speech.
* Word substitution to avoid problematic words.
* Words produced with an excess on physical tension.
* Frustration or embarrassment related to speech.

## Causes

Researchers propose that the onset and developmental dysfluencies are driven by a set of interactions between linguistic, motor, emotional and neural factors, such as abnormalities in particular regions of the brain. Research also shows that communication difficulties tend to run in families.

## References

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/childhood-onset-fluency-disorder

https://unitedbrainassociation.org/brain-resources/childhood-onset-fluency-disorder/
Neurodiversity

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Illustration of the double empathy problem. Autistic (left) and non-autistic (right) people may struggle to understand each other.

## Discovery/identification information

### Discoverer(s)

Judy Singer (coined the name "neurodiversity") and Kassiane Asasumasu (coined the name "neurodivergent")

## Other information

### Subgenre(s)

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

### Symbol/Flag

Rainbow infinity symbol OR the neurodiversity flag (violet, teal, white, yellow, red)

**Neurodiversity** is a proposed framework that argues there is intrinsic diversity in human brain function and cognition, and that certain things currently classified as mental disorders are differences and disabilities but are not necessarily pathological.  Judy Singer, an Australian sociologist, coined the word “neurodiversity” in 1998 to recognize that everyone's brain develops in a unique way. Like a person's fingerprints, no two brains — not even those of identical twins — are exactly the same.

## Examples of neurodiversity

* Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
* Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
* Dyslexia
* Tourette's Syndrome
* Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
* Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
* Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
* Developmental Co-Ordination Disorder
* Bipolar Disorder
* Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

## References

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurodiversity
2. ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23154-neurodivergent#:~:text=Judy%20Singer%2C%20an%20Australian%20sociologist,twins%20%E2%80%94%20are%20exactly%20the%20same.
Developmental Disorders

**Developmental Disorders** are conditions caused by an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavioral areas. The causes of these are usually unclear/undiscovered, however, they are usually present since childhood, and not likely caused by trauma.

## Types of Developmental Disorders

### Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

ADHD is a disorder characterized by struggling with concentration/attention, excessive energy/hyperactivity, hyperfixation, and impulsivity. Those with ADHD often struggle with neutral concentration, as the concentration are either extreme or too little. They may struggle with sitting/standing still, focus, and may make seemingly-irrational decisions due to impulse.

### Autism Spectrum

Autism is sometimes classified as a developmental disorder, however, this can be offensive towards autists, as they typically do not view their mental differences as a disorder.

### Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is a developmental disorder in which one has muscle difficulties. Those with cerebral palsy tend to also experiencing difficulty with sight/hearing, seizures, learning difficulties, mental health conditions, and often have speech delay. This can be classified as neurodivergent if it affects one's mind and/or it can be classified as a physical disability.

## Non-ND Developmental Disorders

Some Genetic/Physical Syndromes (such as Down Syndrome) are classified as developmental disorders. This can be considered offensive, depending on the context, as many do not consider their syndromes to be disorders. Despite this, many genetic/physical syndromes do affect one's neurology, and thus can be considered neurodivergent.

Epilepsy is also sometimes classified as developmental disorder, as well as certain physical disabilities, though physical impairments do not typically make an individual neurodivergent.

## References

1. https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/childhood-adhd/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cerebral-palsy/symptoms-causes/syc-20353999
Echolalia

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**Echolalia**, also known as **Echophrasia**, is an involuntary repetition of another individual's speech. It can be immediate or delayed, meaning the individual may repeat someone else's words immediately or may do so later when doing something that may be related to when they first heard it.

Echolalia is a common experience in toddlers and is an important part of language development and language acquisition. As language skills develop, it tends to become less prominent; however, if it continues or re-emerges past the age of three years old, it may be a speech or developmental delay.

The term *echolalia* comes from the Greek roots *echo*, which means "to repeat," and *lalia*, which means "speech."

## Types of Echolalia

There are two main types of echolalia: functional echolalia and non-interactive echolalia.

### Interactive Echolalia

**Interactive Echolalia**, also called **Functional Echolalia**, is an attempt at communication, it is intended to be interactive.

* **Turn taking**: The individual uses phrases to fill an alternating conversation.
* **Verbal completion**: Speech is used to complete familiar verbal routines that are initiated by others.
* **Providing information**: Speech is used to offer new information, but it is difficult to connect the dots.
* **Requests**: The individual with echolalia will ask questions about themselves, such as "Do you want lunch?" to ask for their own lunch.

### Non-Interactive Echolalia

**Non-Interactive Echolalia** is typically not intended as communication and is meant for personal use.

* **Non-focused speech**: The individual says something that has no relevance to the situation's context.
* **Situation association**: Speech is triggered by a situation, visual, another individual or activity, and doesn't seem to be an attempt at communication.
* **Rehearsal**: The individual may utter the same phrases to themselves a few times, usually softly before responding in a normal voice.
* **Self-direction**: The individual uses certain phrases to walk themselves through a process.

## Causes

The exact cause for echolalia is unknown, but it is usually a symptom of another disorder.

Echolalia is a common characteristic of autism, but it has also been seen in several other disorders, such as:

* Aphasia
* Autoimmune disorders
* Delirium
* Dementia
* Tourette's syndrome
* Intellectual disabilities
* Frontotemporal dementia
* Schizophrenia

Individuals with head trauma and amnesia may experience echolalia as they regain their speaking abilities.

## References

https://www.osmosis.org/answers/echolalia

Patra KP, De Jesus O. Echolalia. [Updated 2023 Feb 12]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK565908/

https://www.healthline.com/health/echolalia
Unspecified Depressive Disorder

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**Unspecified Depressive Disorder** is used when symptoms of depression cause significant distress or impairment in important areas of functioning but do not meet the full criteria for any of the depressive disorder diagnoses. The category is used in situations in which the clinician chooses not to specify the reason that the criteria are not met for a specific depressive disorder and includes presentations for which there is insufficient information to make a more specific diagnosis.

## References

https://hupcfl.com/health-library/what-is-unspecified-depressive-disorder/

https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Practice/DSM/DSM-5-TR/APA-DSM5TR-UnspecifiedMoodDisorder.pdf
Other Specified Dissociative Disorder-3

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**Other Specified Dissociative Disorder-3 (OSDD-3)** is in which severe dissociation symptoms are present directly after a traumatic event.

## Signs of OSDD-3

Some signs of OSDD-3 include:

* Depersonalization.
* Derealization.
* Amnesia.
* Sudden loss of skills or coordination.
* Intense dissociation.

Signs usually last around a month. This diagnosis may last longer if the symptoms occur after every traumatic event.

## References

https://pluralpedia.org/w/Otherwise\_Specified\_Dissociative\_Disorder

https://real-did.tumblr.com/post/157382055671/guide-to-the-osdds
Apraxia of Speech

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**Apraxia of Speech (AOS)**, or **Speech Apraxia** or simply **Apraxia**, is a motor speech disorder that makes it hard to speak. This disorder can make saying the right sounds and words very difficult. The brain knows what it wants to say, but cannot properly plan and sequence the required speech sound movements.

It is also sometimes called **Acquired Apraxia of Speech**, **Verbal Apraxia**, or **Dyspraxia**. It may also be known as **Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)** when diagnosed in children.

## Signs & Symptoms

If one has apraxia of speech, one will have problems saying sounds correctly. This may cause one to say something completely different than what they meant. One may even make up words. The individual may know that what they are saying is wrong and try to fix it. Sometimes they will get it right, but sometimes they will say something else.

If one has apraxia, they may experience these symptoms:

* Have trouble imitating and saying sounds on their own. One may add new sounds, leave sounds out, or say sounds the wrong way.
* Be able to say something the right way one time but the wrong way the next time.
* Move their tongue and lips to get them into the right place as they try to say sounds.
* Speak more slowly.
* Be able to say things that one says all the time without much trouble.
* Not be able to say any sounds at all.

## Causes

Damage to the parts of the brain that control how muscles move causes apraxia of speech. Any type of brain damage can cause apraxia. This includes stroke, traumatic brain injury, dementia, brain tumors, and brain diseases that get worse over time.

## References

https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/apraxia-of-speech-in-adults/

https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/apraxia-speech
Memory Distrust Syndrome

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**Memory Distrust Syndrome (MDS)** is used to described those who distrust their own memories and rely on external sources to verify the accuracy of memories. Memory distrust syndrome is associated with source amnesia, which prohibits the full recollection of how one acquired a specific memory, and involves confusion concerning the content or context of events.

Memory distrust can, under certain circumstances, lead to a false confession, particularly the pressured-internalized type, described as 'confabulation'.

## References

Lakhan, Shaheen. "Neuropsychological Generation of Source Amnesia: An Episodic Memory Disorder of the Frontal Brain". *Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences* (Scientific Journals International) **1** (1).

Gudjonsson G. Memory distrust syndrome, confabulation and false confession. Cortex. 2017 Feb;87:156-165. doi: 10.1016/j.cortex.2016.06.013. Epub 2016 Jun 24. PMID: 27402432.
Sound Personification

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**Sound Personification** is the personification of sounds. These can be musical sounds, such as the notes on a musical scale. It consists of associating characteristics with sounds, such as gender, personality, human appearance, feelings and interpersonal relationships, etc. It mainly occurs with musical notes, chords and keys.

## Types of Sound Personification

### Tone Personification

**Tone Personification** is when different notes have human characteristics.

### Chord Personification

**Chord Personification** is when different notes have human characteristics depending on which scale is used, major or minor.

### Key Personification

**Key Personification** is when the key of a piece of music evokes human characteristics.

### Timbre Personification

**Timbre Personification** is when the timbres of different musical instruments each have their own personality.

### Personification of Chord Sequences

**Personification of Chord Sequences** is when parts of a piece of music have distinct traits, characteristics and personalities. One may feel the personification stronger if one is playing the piece themselves.

### Melody Personification

**Melody Personification** is when one may personify different melodies in a piece of music or certain musical genres as a whole.

### Grapheme Musical Notes Personification

**Grapheme Musical Notes Personification** is when one with letter personification attributes personality to musical notes based on the musical notation rather than the musical sounds.

## References

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/03/sound-personification.html
Attractional Disorders

**Attractional Disorders** are conditions in which one experiences attractional abnormalities or has a distressing form of attraction. Some attractional disorders are not neurodivergent in nature, as they are related more to bodily functions than mental functions, because of this, not all attractional disorders will be discussed on this page.

### Attractional Disorders vs Sexual Disorders

The term "attractional disorder" is not widely known amongst the medical community; however, it is a replacement for the term "sexual disorders" as not all forms of disordered attraction are sexual in nature and can be based on other forms of attraction, such as romantic or tertiary.

## Terminology

**Hyper-** can be used to describe intense/unnaturally high attractional desires, typically applying to sexual attraction, but is not exclusive. This is due to other forms of neurodivergence, alcohol/drugs, trauma, chemical imbalances, and/or hormonal imbalances.

**Hypo-** can be used to describe unnaturally low attractional desires, typically applying to sexual attraction, but is not exclusive. This is due to other forms of neurodivergence, alcohol/drugs, trauma, chemical imbalances, and/or hormonal imbalances.

## Types of Attractional Disorders

### Paraphilic Disorders

Paraphilic Disorders are on a spectrum of disorders characterized by unhealthy and/or unnatural attraction. There are many varieties of paraphilic disorders, some of the most commonly recognized ones being pedophilia, zoophilia, necrophilia, and incestual attraction. While some with paraphilic disorders may act on their attraction, many do not and it should not be assumed that all paraphilic individuals are dangerous or criminals.

Objectum attraction is sometimes classified as paraphilic. The community is pushing to change this view, as it does not accurately represent the objectum experience.

This should not be confused with paraphilias, which are sexual attractions to anything that is not a sexual organ, such as fetishes/kinks. Not all paraphilias are paraphilic disorders.

### Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual Dysfunction, in neurological forms, is the difficulty experiencing sexual activity, such as issues with pleasure, desire, preferences, arousal, and/or orgasm. Sexual dysfunction can be from neurological differences, such as depression, or it can be from physical differences, such as hormonal imbalances. If it is from physical differences, it is not typically classified as neurodivergent; however, it can be if it affects one's mental health.

## References

1. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9121-sexual-dysfunction#:~:text=Sexual%20dysfunction%20is%20a%20problem,%2C%20plateau%2C%20orgasm%20and%20resolution.
Mirror Speech Synesthesia

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**Mirror Speech Synesthesia** is a type of synesthesia in when someone hears another individual speak, they get the feeling that their own mouth, throat and stomach are moving as if they were producing the same sounds. It has some similarities with mirror touch synesthesia and may be related to auditory-tactile synesthesia.

## References

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/02/mirror-speech-synesthesia.html
Lexical-Olfactory Synesthesia

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**Lexical-Olfactory Synesthesia** is a type of synesthesia in which words (heard, spoken, red or simply thought about) trigger a concurrent smell. Each word, or family of words, has its own aroma and the smells are consistently perceived. Some may smell concurrents for a large number of words, while others only do so for a limited amount.

## Related Forms of Synesthesia

### Lexical-Gustatory Synesthesia

Lexical-Gustatory Synesthesia is when words trigger a concurrent flavor.

### Auditory-Olfactory Synesthesia

Auditory-Olfactory Synesthesia is a type of synesthesia when certain sounds evoke certain smells.

### Grapheme-Smell Synesthesia

Grapheme-Smell Synesthesia is a type of synesthesia that involves the smell or taste of letters, instead of full words.

## References

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/03/lexical-olfactory-synesthesia.html
Spatial Sequence of Other Concepts

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**Spatial Sequences of Concepts** is a type of spatial sequence synesthesia that includes the spatial sequencing of concepts other than time units, numbers or letters. It's the least common type of spatial sequence synesthesia. It involves consistently visualizing these concepts in physical space.

Some concepts outside of time units, numbers or letters include:

* School subjects
* Scientific fields
* Zodiac signs
* Illnesses
* Literary works of a specific author
* Books of the Bible
* Prayers
* Songs
* Episodes/seasons of a TV series
* TV channels
* Platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Netflix
* Apps
* Individuals (friends, family, etc.)
* Musical notes played on an instrument
* Solfège syllables

## References

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/03/spatial-sequences-of-concepts-other.html
Persistent/Chronic Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder

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**Persistent/Chronic Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder (MTD)** is a condition that involves brief, uncontrollable, spasm-like movements or vocal outbursts, but not both. Chronic motor tic disorder begins before the age of 18 and typically resolves within four to six years.

## Signs & Symptoms

A tic is a sudden, fast, repeated movement or sound that has no reason or goal. Tics can involve:

* Excessive blinking.
* Grimaces of the face.
* Quick movements of the arms, legs or other areas.
* Sounds.

Some individual have many kinds of tics.

Individuals with this condition can hold off these symptoms for a short time, but they feel relief when they carry out these movements. They often describe the tic as a response to an inner urge. Some say they have abnormal sensations in the area of the tic before it occurs.

Tics may continue during all stages of sleep. They may get worse with:

* Excitement.
* Fatigue.
* Heat.
* Stress.

## References

https://www.healthline.com/health/chronic-motor-tic-disorder

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/chronic-motor-tic-disorder

https://www.mindyra.com/solutions/child/chonicmotorticdisorder
Tone-Color

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**Tone-Color**, also called **Musical Note-Color** or **Pitch-Color**, is a subtype of auditory-visual synesthesia, in which hearing each individual note or categorical difference in pitch triggers a visual perception of color, or is automatically associated with a particular color.

It is considered a type of chromesthesia.

The colors induced by the musical notes are consistent, usually remaining unaltered throughout the synesthete's entire lifetime, and are highly specific.

There is a connection between tone-color synesthesia and absolute pitch, many individuals with this type of synesthesia can name a note if it is played in isolation, identifying it by the exact color it makes them perceive.

## Pitch Class-Color Synesthesia

Some individuals receive color impressions when reading music, but not hearing it. The inducers are the names and symbols or letters for the notes. This type is called pitch class-color synesthesia.

## References

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/03/tone-colour-musical-note-colour.html
Auditory-Gustatory Synesthesia

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**Auditory-Gustatory Synesthesia**, also called **Sound-Taste Synesthesia**, is a type of synesthesia in which certain sounds, general or musical, evoke flavors. Each different musical note may have its own taste and the flavors are consistent. Individuals who have this type of synesthesia typically only have a taste reaction to a limited number of sounds.

It is not a very common form of synesthesia. Sean Day, in his study on the prevalence of different types of synesthesia, indicated that 5% of synesthetes reported having this type.

## Types of Auditory-Gustatory Synesthesia

### Musical Note-Taste

Musical Note-Taste is when one perceives different taste sensations in response to different musical notes. Some might receive taste perceptions from chords instead of individual notes.

### Voice-Taste

Voice-Taste is when the sound of a human voice triggers a taste sensation.

## Related Forms of Synesthesia

### Lexical-Gustatory Synesthesia

Lexical-Gustatory Synesthesia is a type of synesthesia where words have taste.

### Auditory-Olfactory Synesthesia

Auditory-Olfactory Synesthesia is where certain sounds evoke smells.

## References

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/02/auditory-gustatory-synesthesia.html
Neurology

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**Neurology** is the scientific study of human brains and intelligence. Neurologists are primary researchers of neurodiversity and are some of the most suggested doctors for assessments.
Carlie Rexon

Carlie Rexon is a member of Manhattan Rangers in Mutant's Gen

## I Am Not A Hero

### Part I

Carlie appeared as a Riot Team peace guard. When Arron Slink came in the Riot team office, she asked him about the files he had. He told that they were just normal files.

In the Manhattan Rangers 30th anniversary party, Carlie met Arron while he was having a hotdog. She asked him about his mood when he came in the Riot team office. She told him that if he had something he wanted to say, he could tell her privately. Arron asked her about her sister, Scarlet, but she didn't to talk about her before he said she and her sister shouldn't have worked at the same place. Carlie asked him about his relationship with his school friend. It reminded him when he consulted her about Elizabeth Slonail. Carlie advised him to take the opportunity as the Manhattan 30th anniversary day to confess Elizabeth. He thanked Carlie before he left her, and she rejoiced with her unhappy face. She was drawn in the Ellie's fourth sketch. When the light was turned off, she asked loudly for what happening.
Sanemitsu Isoi

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## Personal Status

### Relatives

Rai Isoi (divorced wife)
Haruki Atou (biological son)
Reiji Isoi (Disambiguous) (biological son)
Reiji Isoi (adoptive son)
Kazaru harada (Deceased father)
Mutei Harada (Grandfather)
Chie Atou (Deceased mother)

A man who is an outsider to the organization as seen in past recollections. A frivolous figure who is familiar to everyone. What is he doing now?

-Official Website

## Relations

### Reiji Isoi

Sanemitsu refers to Reiji as "My beloved other son" in a letter advising him to be careful.

## Trivia

* His pseudonym name, Sanemitsu, combines the kanji (原) from Minoru and the kanji for light (光).
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Synesthesia

**Synesthesia** is a condition in which information that is supposed to stimulate one sense, instead stimulates multiple senses. Synesthesia is *not* considered a disorder and, while it can cause a sense of isolation and/or annoyance for the individual, it is typically seen as something interesting and unique by the individual experiencing it.

There are an unknown amount of synesthesia forms, as it can be any combination of senses, with many forms of physical responses. Despite this, there are forms of synesthesia that are commonly known and understood.

## Forms of Synesthesia

### Auditory-Tactile Synesthesia

Auditory-Tactile Synesthesia is when certain sounds induce certain sensations in the body. This could be shivers, chills, muscle clenching, waves of pleasure, etc.

### Chromesthesia

Chromesthesia is when certain sounds cause someone to see certain colors.

### Grapheme-Color Synesthesia

Grapheme-Color Synesthesia is when certain letters or numbers are seen as shaded in specific colors.

### Lexical-Gustatory Synesthesia

Lexical-Gustatory Synesthesia is when certain words induce specific tastes. These tastes are not always pleasant and can be disgusting or revolting.

### Mirror-Touch Synesthesia

Mirror-Touch Synesthesia is when one feels the same sensation another individual does upon witnessing it. This can apply to physical touches, sickness and similar. Those with mirror-touch synesthesia are known to have higher amounts of empathy than the average individual.

### Number Form

Number Form is when one gets mental imagery of a map of numbers every time they see a number. The map is typically the same every time.

### Ordinal Linguistic Personification

Ordinal Linguistic Personification is when ordered sequences cause one to think of specific personalities or genders. This is not voluntary and is not just imagination, as every sequence causes these associations.

### Spatial Sequence Synesthesia (SSS)

SSS is when one sees ordinal sequences as points in space.

## References

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/02/auditory-tactile-synesthesia.html

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/search?q=chromesthesia

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/02/grapheme-colour-synesthesia.html

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/03/lexical-gustatory-synesthesia.html

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/03/mirror-touch-synesthesia.html

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/03/number-form-synesthesia.html

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/03/ordinal-linguistic-personification-and.html

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/03/spatial-sequence-synesthesia.html

https://www.thesynesthesiatree.com/2021/02/types-of-synaesthesia-in-alphabetical.html
Dysphoria

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**Dysphoria** is a discomfort/distress towards oneself due to a disconnect between their body/appearance/perceived self and their internal identity.

## Types of Dysphoria

### Gender Dysphoria

Gender Dysphoria is the distress caused from a disconnect between one's gender identity and the gender they are perceived as.

#### Body Dysphoria

Body Dysphoria is the distressed caused from one's body being different than the body desired for an individual's gender identity.

#### Mind Dysphoria

Mind Dysphoria is the distress caused from thoughts or emotions that oppose an individual's gender identity.

#### Social Dysphoria

Social Dysphoria is the distress caused from how others see one's gender identity, and whether or not they are being misgendered.

#### Gender Dysmorphia

Gender Dysmorphia is gender dysphoria that overlaps with body dysmorphia.

### Sex Dysphoria

Sex Dysphoria is the distress caused from a disconnect between one's sex identity and the sex they were born as/physically are.

#### Chest Sofrimento

Chest Sofrimento is the distress towards one's chest, as it is not the chest they desire.

#### Genital Sofrimento

Genital Sofrimento is the distress towards one's genitals, as they are not the genitals they desire.

#### Gonadal Sofrimento

Gonadal Sofrimento is the distress towards one's gonads, as they are not the gonads they desire.

#### NCST Sofrimento

NCST Sofrimento is the distress towards one's secondary sex traits, as they are not the traits they desire.

### Pronondysphoria

Pronondysphoria is the distress caused from a disconnect between one's preferred pronouns and the pronouns that are used on the individual.

### Nomidysphoria

Nomidysphoria is the distressed caused from a disconnect between one's preferred name(s) and the name that is used on the individual.

## References

1. https://www.britannica.com/science/gender-dysphoria
Situational Mutism

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**Selective Mutism (SM)**, preferably called **Situational Mutism**, is an anxiety disorder in which an individual is unable to speak in certain situations. An individual with SM does not refuse to speak and does not choose to not speak at certain times, they are unable to speak. The expectation to talk in certain situations triggers a freeze response with feelings of panic and talking is impossible.

### Selective Mutism vs Situation Mutism

Many who work with individuals with SM and those that experience it themselves prefer the term 'Situational Mutism' instead, as they aren't choosing to be silent, hence why "selective" is not the right term to use.

## Signs & Symptoms

The main sign of SM is a month or more of failure to speak in certain social situations. The problem is not due to another communication disorder, autism, or not knowing the spoken language.

Other signs may be:

* Anxiety.
* Social withdrawal.
* Excessive shyness.
* An obsessive-compulsive disorder.
* Depression.
* Developmental delay.
* Communication disorders.
* Elimination disorders

### Diagnosis

SM is diagnosed according to specific guidelines.

* They do not speak in specific situations, such as during school lessons or when they can be overheard in public.
* They can speak normally in situations where they feel comfortable.
* Their inability to speak in certain situations has lasted for at least 1-2 months.
* Their inability to speak interferes with their ability to function in that setting.
* Their inability to speak is not better explained by another behavioral, mental, or communication disorder.

## Causes

There is no single known cause of SM. Researchers are still learning about factors that can lead to SM, such as:

* An anxiety disorder.
* Poor family relationships.
* Untreated psychological issues.
* Self-esteem problems.
* Problems with sound processing.
* A speech or language problem.
* Family history of anxiety disorders.
* A traumatic experience.
* Genetics.

## References

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/selective-mutism/

https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions---pediatrics/s/selective-mutism.html

https://www.neuroteachers.com/post/millie-and-the-memes-a-blog-about-situational-not-selective-mutism
Somatic Symptom Disorder

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**Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)** is when an individual has a significant focus on physical symptoms to a level that results in major distress and/or problems functioning. The individual has excessive thoughts, feelings and behaviors relating to the physical symptoms. The physical symptoms may or may not be associated with a diagnosed medical condition, but the individual is experiencing symptoms and believes they are sick.

An individual is not diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder solely because a medical cause can't be identified for the symptoms. The emphasis is on the extent to which the thoughts, feelings and behaviors related to illness are excessive or out of proportion.

## Signs & Symptoms

The main symptom of somatic symptom disorder is the belief that one has a medical condition which one does not actually have.

Additional symptoms include:

* Symptoms that aren't related to any known medical condition.
* Symptoms that are related to a known medical condition, but are more excessive than they would typically be.
* Constant or intense anxiety about a possible illness.
* Thinking that normal physical sensations are signs of illness.
* Worrying about the severity of mild symptoms.
* Believing that ones doctor hasn't given them a proper examination or treatment.
* Worrying that physical activity will harm ones body.
* Repeatedly examining ones body for any physical signs of illness.
* Not responding to medical treatment or being very sensitive to medication side effects.
* Experiencing a disability more severe than what's generally associated with a condition.

### Diagnosis

One will be diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder if they are experiencing:

* One or more physical symptoms that are causing distress or disruption in daily life.
* Excessive thoughts, feelings or behaviors related to the physical symptoms or health concerns with one of the following:
	+ Ongoing thoughts that are out of proportion with the seriousness of symptoms.
	+ Ongoing high level of anxiety about health.
	+ Excessive time and energy spend on the symptoms or health concerns.

* At least one symptom that is constantly present, although there may be different symptoms and symptoms may come and go.

## Causes

The exact cause of somatic symptom disorder isn't clear, but many factors may play a role.

* Genetic and biological factors.
* Family influence.
* Having a negative outlook.
* Decreased awareness of or problems processing emotions.
* Learned behavior.

## References

1. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/somatic-symptom-disorder/what-is-somatic-symptom-disorder
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/somatic-symptom-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20377776
3. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000955.htm
4. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17976-somatic-symptom-disorder-in-adults
5. https://www.healthline.com/health/somatic-symptom-disorder#outlook