Describing Mental Illnesses

relating to or exhibiting extreme antisocial attitudes and behaviors that are perceived as signs of a personality disorder

(of a physical illness) caused or aggravated by mental factors, such as stress and anxiety

lacking morality, shame, or consideration toward others

not sane or unable to think clearly

a person afflicted with manic-depressive illness

emotionally unstable and unable to cope with the requirements of a healthy social life

The maladjusted student struggled to fit in with his peers at school.

a disease, illness, or medical condition that impairs normal physical or mental function

She was diagnosed with a thyroid disorder.

emotional or psychological instability, including disruptions in mood, thought processes, or behavior

Bipolar disorder involves unbalanced mood swings.

a condition characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and distress, typically resulting from experiencing a traumatic event

suffering from or relating to schizophrenia

(of a mental condition) affecting brain processes so severely that makes one unable to tell the difference between reality and fantasy

The psychotic patient believed he was being followed by aliens.

unreasonably scared of other people or thinking that they are trying to cause harm

The paranoid individual constantly checked their surroundings, convinced that someone was following them.

displaying patterns of thought, behavior, or emotion typical of neurosis

His neurotic tendencies made him worry excessively.

characterized by a deep, lingering sadness or sorrow

The melancholic music played softly in the background, setting a reflective tone for the evening.

experiencing a state of extreme excitement, energy, or activity, often characterized by uncontrollable or frenzied behavior

During the holiday season, the shopping malls are often filled with manic shoppers rushing to buy gifts.

in a way that suggests or resembles insanity or wild excitement

His eyes bulged madly as he tried to understand the shocking news.

feeling very angry or displeased

He was mad at himself for making the same mistake again.

experiencing a state of extreme fear or panic, unable to stay calm

A small problem at work caused a hysterical reaction among the staff.

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

His deranged behavior alarmed everyone at the party.

to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

The constant rain seemed to depress him even more.

associated with severe cognitive decline, leading to memory loss, confusion, etc.

Demented individuals struggle with recognizing faces and environments.

to misunderstand or mistake a thing as something else or a person for someone else

She confused her coworker's instructions with those of her manager, leading to a mix-up in the project requirements.

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