Psychiatric Symptoms Vocabulary

noun a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness

• The patient experienced a sense of euphoria after the successful surgery.
• I was in a state of euphoria when I found out I got the job.
• I was on cloud nine, feeling pure euphoria.
• The music was so beautiful, it filled me with a sense of euphoria.

noun a state of drowsiness or sleepiness; the quality or condition of being sleepy or drowsy

• The patient experienced somnolence as a side effect of the medication.
• I feel so somnolent after that big meal.
• I can't keep my eyes open, I'm so somnolent.
• The somnolence of the small town was a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city.

verb to focus one's attention or emotions on something in an obsessive or unhealthy manner

• It is important not to fixate on minor details and instead focus on the bigger picture.
• She tends to fixate on what others think of her, but it's not worth stressing over.
• Don't fixate on that drama, it's not worth your time.
• His mind would fixate on her image, unable to let go of the memory.