Gezondheid en Ziekte - Geestesziekten en problemen
Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met psychische aandoeningen en problemen, zoals "angst", "schizofrenie" en "trauma".
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a condition, experienced mostly by children, making them seem restless, unable to keep focus, and act impulsively
![aandachtstekortstoornis met hyperactiviteit](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
aandachtstekortstoornis met hyperactiviteit
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an eating disorder, particularly in women, marked by body image disturbance and obsessive fear of becoming fat, which leads to dangerous weight loss
![anorexia nervosa](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
anorexia nervosa
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(psychiatry) a mental disorder of constant nervousness and worry, in which one expects something bad to happen with no valid reason
![angst](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
angst
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a post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to active warfare
![strijd tegen vermoeidheid](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
strijd tegen vermoeidheid
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a chronic mental health condition marked by episodes of mania and depression
![bipolaire stoornis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
bipolaire stoornis
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a mental illness that causes a person to act impulsively, to experience severe shifts in mood, and to be unable to form interpersonal relationships
![borderline persoonlijkheidsstoornis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
borderline persoonlijkheidsstoornis
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a condition in which a person becomes so anxious or depressed that they can no longer handle their everyday life
![zenuwinzinking](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
zenuwinzinking
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a mental illness which causes a person to eat too much and then forces themselves to vomit to maintain their weight
![boulimia](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
boulimia
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compulsive display of one's genitals for the purpose of sexual gratification
![exhibitionisme](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
exhibitionisme
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the condition in which a person is overwhelmed by distress or impairment due to a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity
![geslachtsdysforie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
geslachtsdysforie
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a state where a person is unusually active, is unable to stay focused or quiet for long, experienced mostly by children
![hyperactiviteit](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
hyperactiviteit
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a mental condition in which a person is constantly anxious and worried about their health
![hypochondrie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
hypochondrie
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a mental condition in which one is obsessed with stealing things without any financial motive
![kleptomanie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
kleptomanie
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a chronic mental disorder marked by excessive mood swings ranging from depressive lows to crazed highs
![manische depressie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
manische depressie
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a mental condition in which a person believes themselves to be more powerful and important than they actually are
![grootheidswaanzin](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
grootheidswaanzin
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a severe mental condition in which the patient suffers from depression often without any apparent reason
![melancholie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
melancholie
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a mental condition usually associated with schizophrenia in which the patient does not move for long time spans
![catatonie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
catatonie
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a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities
![depressie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
depressie
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a serious mental disorder associated with antisocial behavior, irresponsibility, and absence of empathy
![psychopathie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
psychopathie
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a severe mental condition in which the patient loses contact with external reality
![psychose](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
psychose
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a psychological condition characterized by physical symptoms that derive from mental or emotional causes, often without any medical explanation
![psychosomatische stoornis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
psychosomatische stoornis
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a mental condition in which one is obsessed with setting things on fire
![pyromanie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
pyromanie
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a chronic mental disorder in which a person's ability to think, feel or behave is affected, often associated with the distortion of reality
![schizofrenie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
schizofrenie
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a medical condition in which one is depressed in fall and winter, particularly due to lack of sunlight
![seizoensgebonden affectieve stoornis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
seizoensgebonden affectieve stoornis
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an antisocial personality disorder characterized by lack of sympathy and moral responsibility
![sociopathische persoonlijkheid](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
sociopathische persoonlijkheid
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an unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy that causes one to believe they are not as competent, smart, or attractive as other people
![minderwaardigheidscomplex](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
minderwaardigheidscomplex
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tendency to unpredictable changes of mood or to behave erratically
![onbestendigheid](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
onbestendigheid
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a state of intense, uncontrolled enthusiasm or excitement that makes one say or do crazy things
![delirium](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
delirium
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a group of partly or completely repressed emotions or impulses that affect a person's behavior and patterns of thought
![complex](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
complex
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a severe health condition associated with depression, emotional disturbances, and abnormal behaviors that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning
![mentale stoornis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
mentale stoornis
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an excessive and unhealthy obsession with a singular subject or idea to an extent that it becomes overwhelming and harmful
![monomania](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
monomania
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a period of overwhelming mental or emotional distress that occurs suddenly
![zenuwinzinking](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
zenuwinzinking
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a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed
![neurose](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
neurose
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a disorder causing a person to have recurring unwanted thoughts or to do something such as cleaning or checking on something over and over
![obsessief-compulsieve stoornis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
obsessief-compulsieve stoornis
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an eating disorder characterized by refraining from eating food that is considered unhealthy at all cost
![orthorexia nervosa](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
orthorexia nervosa
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a mental disorder that causes a person to think they are very important or that others are trying to harm them
![paranoia](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
paranoia
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a mental condition in which a person constantly thinks others are trying to hurt them
![vervolgingscomplex](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
vervolgingscomplex
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any mental illness characterized by different patterns of social behavior, inability to form healthy interpersonal relationships and to function normally in society
![persoonlijkheidsstoornis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
persoonlijkheidsstoornis
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a mental condition in which a woman is depressed and anxious for a period of time after giving birth to a child
![postnatale depressie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
postnatale depressie
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a disorder that is formed in a person who has experienced a very shocking or frightening event, causing them to have nightmares or flashbacks from the event
![post-traumatische stress-stoornis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
post-traumatische stress-stoornis
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a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time
![psychologische schok](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
psychologische schok
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a type of stress-related disorder affecting some soldiers who have served in wars
![zenuwschok door granaatvuur](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
zenuwschok door granaatvuur
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a mental condition that causes a person to eat too much or too little
a mental condition in which one is abnormally self-centered and self-interested
![eigendunk](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
eigendunk
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(psychology) a mental condition in which a person has a false belief system that is contradicted by evidence
![waan](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
waan
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a mental condition that happens when the brain is damaged by disease or injury, causing memory loss and impairing the ability to think or make decisions
![zwakzinnigheid](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
zwakzinnigheid
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a chronic condition marked by excessive and persistent worry about various aspects of life, often without a specific cause
![gegeneraliseerde angststoornis](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
gegeneraliseerde angststoornis
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mental condition that causes extreme and unusual changes in one's energy level, mood, or emotions
![manie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
manie
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a disorder where individuals feign or induce symptoms to garner attention or sympathy, often leading to unnecessary medical interventions
![Münchhausen-syndroom](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
Münchhausen-syndroom
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a personality disorder marked by emotional detachment and a preference for solitude
![schizoid](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
schizoid
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a severe medical condition that leads to partial or complete loss of memory
![geheugenverlies](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
geheugenverlies
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a severe condition that mainly affects older people's minds and causes memory loss, involuntary movements, etc.
![seniele dementie](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
seniele dementie
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a form of autism characterized by social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and focused interests, often with average to above-average intelligence
![het syndroom van Asperger](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
het syndroom van Asperger
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a disorder where individuals become excessively obsessed with building muscle mass and have a distorted perception of their own body image, leading to compulsive exercise behaviors
![bigorexia](https://api.langeek.co/v1/assets/flags/nl.png)
bigorexia
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