compulsive

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An online content creator who has a compulsive hair-pulling disorder says others with the condition "shouldn't be ashamed" or "feel embarrassed".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Lowenthal’s bill cited social media’s dangers such as “exposure to harmful content, compulsive use patterns, exploitation, and adverse impacts on mental health and well-being.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Classical music lover Van der Bruggen described himself as "intense", stubborn, and a compulsive inventor.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

These findings could have important implications for psychologists, psychiatrists, patients, and caregivers who work with compulsive disorders.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

The men experienced reduction in the dopamine transporter, a protein, as compared to a control group of nine men who were not compulsive Internet users.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel