compulsives
[/kəmˈpʌlsɪvz/]
noun
compulsivos
1. People who are driven by an irresistible urge to perform certain repetitive behaviors or actions, often against their will or better judgment
Many compulsives struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder and seek professional help.
Muitos compulsivos lutam contra o transtorno obsessivo-compulsivo e procuram ajuda profissional.
2. Individuals who have an excessive, irresistible desire to engage in particular activities such as gambling, shopping, or eating
Compulsives often attend support groups to manage their behavioral patterns.
Compulsivos frequentemente participam de grupos de apoio para gerenciar seus padrões comportamentais.
3. Noun form referring to people with compulsive behavior or addiction
The clinic specializes in treating compulsives with various impulse control disorders.
A clínica se especializa em tratar compulsivos com vários transtornos do controle de impulsos.
The term 'compulsives' is primarily used in clinical, psychological, and medical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian culture, there is growing awareness and destigmatization of compulsive disorders through support groups and mental health advocacy. In the USA, the term is commonly used in addiction recovery communities (AA, NA, GA) and mental health treatment settings. The word is considered more formal and clinical than colloquial usage.
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