Neurosis

neurosis is a psychological disorder

1. NEUROSIS

2. SYNOPSIS : Introduction Definition History Classification Causes symptoms Treatment Conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION : Neurosis , plural neuroses , Also called psychoneurosis, mental disorder that causes a sense of distress and deficit in functioning. it is also known as psychoneurosis , neurotic disorder. it should not be mistaken for psychosis, which refers to a loss of touch with reality. by R.PAVITHRADEVI Dept : biochemistry

4. HISTORY: The word neurosis was coined in the 18 th century to label a range of psychological disorders that could not usually be linked to a physical cause. Cullen (18 th century) Neurosis ( “dysfunction of nervous system in the absence of fever “) Freud (19 th century ) Psychoneurosis (“ a neurosis that is psychological in origin”)

5. Classification : Types of neurosis according to the clinical picture : Obsessive – phobic ( obesessive – compulsive disorder) Hysterical neurosis Neurasthenia by :T.SOUNDARYA dept : biochemistry

6. Causes : Main source of neurosis : Feeling anxiety, obsessive thoughts and a degree of social or interpersonal maladjustment. In the experience of betrayal In not being loved In being helpless to bring about that love Strong emotional experiences are associated to problems within our personal life. by : KAVINILA dept : botany

7. Symptoms : Anxiety, sadness or depression ,anger ,irritability , mental confusion , low sense of self worth etc. BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS : Phobic avoidance , vigilance , impulsive and compulsive acts, lethargy ,etc. Cognitive problems such as unpleasant or disturbing thoughts, habitual fantasizing, cynicism, negativity etc. by : VENILA dept : botany.

8. Treatment : Treatment of neuroses as hypnotic drugs , For the treatment of different forms of epilepsy. Psychiatrists and psychologists treat neuroses in a variety of ways. Psychotropic drugs Electroconvulsive shock Therapy. by : N.MAHALAKSHMI Dept : biochemistry

9. Conclusion : Neurosis is mainly due to the conflict between unconscious and pre – conscious state of mind.

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