Anguish
Anguish
Anguish (/ˈaŋɡwɪʃ/), from the Latin angustia, meaning 'extreme pain or distress', is a term used in psychology and medicine to describe severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈaŋɡwɪʃ/
Etymology
The term 'anguish' is derived from the Old French angoisse, which is based on the Latin angustia, meaning 'tightness, distress'. It is related to the Latin angere, which means 'to strangle, torment'.
Definition
Anguish is a state of severe distress, suffering, or pain. The term is often used to describe both physical pain and emotional distress. In a medical context, it can refer to the mental suffering associated with conditions such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Related Terms
- Pain: An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
- Suffering: The state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship.
- Distress: Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
- Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
- Anxiety: A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): A disorder characterized by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anguish
- Wikipedia's article - Anguish
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