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.
It is seen that low self-control develops early in life and remains stable into and through adulthood. Gottfredson and Hirschi trace the root cause of poor self-control to inadequate childrearing practices. Parents or guardians who refuse or who are unable to monitor a childâs behavior, who do not recognize deviant behavior when it occurs, and who do not punish that behavior will produce children who lack self-control.