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OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER SYMPTOMS |
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Symptoms include a pattern of negative,
hostile, and defiant behavior lasting at least six months. During
this time four or more specific behaviors must be present. These
behaviors include the child who: Often loses his/her temper Often argues with adults Often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules Often deliberately annoys people Often blames others for his/her mistakes or misbehavior Is often touchy or easily annoyed by others Is often angry and resentful Is often spiteful or vindictive Misbehaves Swears or uses obscene language Has a low opinion of him/herself. The diagnosis of oppositional defiant disorder is not made if the symptoms occur exclusively in psychotic or mood disorders. Criteria are not met for conduct disorder, and, if the child is 18 years old or older, criteria are not met for antisocial personality disorder. In other words, a child with oppositional defiant disorder does not show serious aggressive behaviors or exhibit the physical cruelty that is common in other disorders. Additional problems may be present, including: Learning problems A depressed mood Hyperactivity (although attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder must be ruled out) Substance abuse or dependence Dramatic and erratic behavior. The patient with oppositional defiant disorder is moody, easily frustrated, and may abuse drugs. |
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