Psychiatric Disorders

noun a state of mental stupor or daze

• The patient was found in a catatonic stupor, unresponsive to any external stimuli.
• After hearing the news, she just sat there in a catatonic stupor for hours.
• He was so shocked by the revelation that he went into a total catatonic stupor.
• The overwhelming workload put him in a catatonic stupor, unable to make any decisions.

adjective a state of mental confusion and excitement

adverb in a delirious manner

• The patient was delirious due to the high fever.
• She was delirious after staying up all night studying for the exam.
• I was so delirious after the concert, I couldn't stop talking about it.
• The artist's new painting was so vibrant and colorful, it left me delirious with joy.

noun a severe form of alcohol withdrawal characterized by confusion, tremors, hallucinations, and seizures

• The patient was admitted to the hospital with severe delirium tremens.
• He was shaking and sweating like crazy from the delirium tremens.
• The guy was going through some serious DTs from all the drinking.
• His mind was in a state of delirium tremens, unable to distinguish reality from illusion.

noun a belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument

• The patient was diagnosed with a delusion of grandeur.
• She's under the delusion that she can sing like a professional.
• Stop living in a delusion, man. Face reality.
• His belief that he could win the race was just a delusion.

noun a mental health disorder characterized by persistently low mood and loss of interest or pleasure in activities

• Clinical depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
• I've been feeling really down lately, I think I might be dealing with some depression.
• I can't seem to shake this funk, I think I'm in a bit of a depression.
• The dark clouds of depression hung heavy over her, making it hard to see any light.

noun a person who has an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic beverages

• The hospital staff suspected the patient may be a dipsomaniac due to his excessive alcohol consumption.
• I heard she's a real dipsomaniac, always drinking way too much at parties.
• He's such a dipsomaniac, he can never turn down a drink.
• Her obsession with shopping is like a dipsomaniac's need for alcohol.

noun a French word meaning 'madness' or 'folly'

• The architect designed the building with a grand folie in the garden.
• Let's check out that crazy folie in the park!
• That folie is totally wild!
• Her obsession with perfection was like a folie that consumed her every thought.

noun a mental disorder characterized by anxiety, compulsions, obsessions, phobias, or other symptoms

• Psychoneurosis is a term used in psychology to describe a class of functional mental disorders involving distress but not delusions or hallucinations.
• Psychoneurosis is when your mind is constantly in a state of distress and anxiety.
• Psychoneurosis is like having a mental meltdown.
• Her psychoneurosis was like a dark cloud hanging over her thoughts.

adjective relating to or characteristic of schizophrenia; displaying symptoms of schizophrenia

• The psychiatrist diagnosed the patient with schizophrenia, a serious and complex mental disorder.
• My cousin's friend is schizophrenic and sometimes has trouble distinguishing between reality and hallucinations.
• Some people use the term 'schizophrenic' casually to describe something that is chaotic or disorganized.
• The company's marketing strategy was schizophrenic, with conflicting messages and inconsistent branding.

noun The division or separation of something into two or more parts or elements.

• The patient was diagnosed with a split personality disorder, also known as dissociative identity disorder.
• Sometimes I feel like I have a split personality, with one side being serious and the other side being carefree.
• My friend can be so unpredictable, it's like she has a total split personality.
• His actions at work and at home are so different, it's like he has a split personality.

noun a medical condition that exists simultaneously with and independently of another condition in a patient

• The patient's diagnosis was complicated by the presence of comorbidity.
• The doctor said the other health issues are making things more complicated.
• Having comorbidity sucks, it's like dealing with multiple health problems at once.
• Comorbidity is like having unwanted guests at a party, they just make everything more difficult.

noun a condition of having an unusually vivid or precise memory

• The patient exhibited hypermnesia, a condition characterized by an exceptional memory recall.
• She has hypermnesia, she can remember every detail of every conversation we've had.
• Dude, his hypermnesia is off the charts, he never forgets anything!
• Her hypermnesia is like having a photographic memory, she can recall things with perfect clarity.

noun GABA is a noun that stands for gamma-aminobutyric acid, which is a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits nerve transmission.

• GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.
• I heard that GABA supplements can help with anxiety and stress.
• Some people swear by GABA for a better night's sleep.
• In a way, GABA acts like a calming blanket for the brain.

noun Gaba receptors

• Gaba receptors are important in the regulation of neuronal excitability.
• Gaba receptors play a big role in how our brains work.
• Gaba receptors are like the chill pills for our brains.
• Think of Gaba receptors as the gatekeepers of calmness in our brain.

adjective relating to or denoting any disease or condition that arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown

• The patient was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a condition with an unknown cause.
• They couldn't figure out why he was having those idiopathic seizures.
• Doctors are still scratching their heads over her idiopathic migraines.
• The sudden disappearance of the birds from the park was like an idiopathic event, leaving everyone baffled.

noun a state in which one's thoughts and feelings seem unreal or not to belong to oneself, or in which one feels detached from one's body

• Depersonalization is a psychological state where one feels detached from their thoughts and emotions.
• I experienced depersonalization during the stressful exam period.
• Feeling like you're in a depersonalization funk can really mess with your head.
• The artist's use of abstract shapes created a sense of depersonalization in the painting.

noun a substance that has been the subject of various conspiracy theories

• Adrenochrome is a chemical compound produced by the oxidation of adrenaline.
• Have you heard about adrenochrome and its supposed effects?
• Some people believe adrenochrome can give you a crazy high.
• In the world of conspiracy theories, adrenochrome is often portrayed as a powerful substance with dark implications.

noun a progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and loss of cognitive abilities

• Huntington's disease is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline.
• My friend's mom was diagnosed with Huntington's disease, it's been really tough for their family.
• I heard that Huntington's disease is a real tough break, man.
• Living with Huntington's disease is like having a ticking time bomb inside you, waiting to go off.

noun In this context, DMDD is a specific term used to refer to a particular disorder within the field of psychology.

• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is a relatively new diagnosis in the field of psychiatry.
• My cousin was diagnosed with DMDD last year, it's been tough for him and his family.
• I heard DMDD can really mess with your mood swings.
• Dealing with DMDD feels like trying to navigate through a stormy sea without a compass.