Major Depressive Disorder. Lexapro (escitalopram) is indicated for the acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder in adults and in adolescents 12 to 17 years of age [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
While environmental factors play into someone with controlling behavior, it could also be a genetic predisposition to certain mental illnesses, like OCD, bipolar or even personality disorders. It can also occur due to low-self esteem on the part of the controlling individual. add a comment.
Psychologists propose several possible causes of addiction. First, people may engage in harmful behaviors because of an abnormality, or psychopathology that manifests itself as mental illness. Second, people may learn unhealthy behavior in response to their environment. Third, people's thoughts and beliefs create their feelings.