Ongoing patterns of behavior that interfere with normal day-to-day life are best characterized as

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The term "dysfunctional" refers to behaviors or patterns of behavior that impair or interfere with a person's ability to function normally in their day-to-day life. Deviant and antisocial behaviors may be problematic as well, but they do not necessarily imply an impairment in functioning. Catatonic behavior refers to a specific set of symptoms associated with certain mental disorders, and does not necessarily have any bearing on a person's ability to function day-to-day.

Ongoing Patterns of Behavior That Interfere with Normal Day-To-Day Life