Psychoneurosis
Psychoneurosis
Psychoneurosis (pronounced: psy·cho·neu·ro·sis) is a term that was historically used to describe a range of mental disorders that are primarily characterized by chronic distress but that are not severe enough to be classified as a psychosis. The term is no longer widely used in the medical or psychiatric community, having been largely replaced by the term neurosis.
Etymology
The term "psychoneurosis" is derived from the Greek words "psyche," meaning soul or mind, and "neurosis," which refers to a disorder of the nervous system. It was first used in the late 19th century by the Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud to describe a range of mental disorders that he believed were caused by unconscious conflicts in the mind.
Symptoms
Symptoms of psychoneurosis can vary widely depending on the specific disorder, but they generally include chronic feelings of distress, anxiety, or depression. Other common symptoms can include obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, phobias, and somatic symptoms such as headaches or stomachaches.
Related Terms
- Neurosis: A term that is often used interchangeably with psychoneurosis, although it is generally used to refer to a wider range of mental disorders.
- Psychosis: A severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality.
- Freud, Sigmund: An Austrian neurologist who is often credited with the development of the concept of psychoneurosis.
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder: A type of psychoneurosis characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
- Phobia: An irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Psychoneurosis
- Wikipedia's article - Psychoneurosis
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