F66: Psychological and behavioural disorders associated with sexual development and orientation
F66.8: Other psychosexual development disorders
F66.8 refers to other psychosexual development disorders, a term that encompasses a variation of conditions. These disorders involve any disruptions or abnormalities in the individual’s sexual interest, orientation, preferences, identity, or behaviors that emerge during the stages of sexual development. These disruptions could stem from psychological, social, or biological factors and do not necessarily correlate with any mental illness or psychiatric disorder. Common symptoms may include anxiety, distress, and confusion related to one's sexual orientation or identity. These conditions do not follow a linear disease progression much like other psychological disorders. They are unique to each individual's experiences and responses to their psychosexual development. Psychosexual development disorders can significantly affect an individual's emotional and psychological well-being, potentially leading to secondary mental health issues such as anxiety disorders or depressive disorders. They can also impact relationships and activities of daily living.
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