Hälsa och Sjukdom - Psykiska sjukdomar och problem

a condition, experienced mostly by children, making them seem restless, unable to keep focus, and act impulsively

uppmärksamhetsbrist hyperaktivitetsstörning

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

(psychiatry) a mental disorder of constant nervousness and worry, in which one expects something bad to happen with no valid reason

ångest

a post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to active warfare

stridströtthet

a chronic mental health condition marked by episodes of mania and depression

bipolär sjukdom

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 personlighetsstörning

a condition in which a person becomes so anxious or depressed that they can no longer handle their everyday life

mentalt sammanbrott

a mental illness which causes a person to eat too much and then forces themselves to vomit to maintain their weight

bulimi

compulsive display of one's genitals for the purpose of sexual gratification

exhibitionism

the condition in which a person is overwhelmed by distress or impairment due to a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity

könsdysfori

a state where a person is unusually active, is unable to stay focused or quiet for long, experienced mostly by children

hyperaktivitet

a mental condition in which a person is constantly anxious and worried about their health

hypokondri

a mental condition in which one is obsessed with stealing things without any financial motive

kleptomani

a chronic mental disorder marked by excessive mood swings ranging from depressive lows to crazed highs

manisk depression

a mental condition in which a person believes themselves to be more powerful and important than they actually are

storhetsvansinne

a severe mental condition in which the patient suffers from depression often without any apparent reason

melankoli

a mental condition usually associated with schizophrenia in which the patient does not move for long time spans

katatoni

a state characterized by constant feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of enegry or interest in activities

depression

a serious mental disorder associated with antisocial behavior, irresponsibility, and absence of empathy

psykopati

a severe mental condition in which the patient loses contact with external reality

psykos

a psychological condition characterized by physical symptoms that derive from mental or emotional causes, often without any medical explanation

psykosomatisk störning

a mental condition in which one is obsessed with setting things on fire

pyromani

a chronic mental disorder in which a person's ability to think, feel or behave is affected, often associated with the distortion of reality

schizofreni

a medical condition in which one is depressed in fall and winter, particularly due to lack of sunlight

säsongsbetonad affektiv störning

an antisocial personality disorder characterized by lack of sympathy and moral responsibility

sociopatisk personlighet

an unrealistic feeling of general inadequacy that causes one to believe they are not as competent, smart, or attractive as other people

mindervärdighetskomplex

tendency to unpredictable changes of mood or to behave erratically

instabilitet

a state of intense, uncontrolled enthusiasm or excitement that makes one say or do crazy things

delirium

a group of partly or completely repressed emotions or impulses that affect a person's behavior and patterns of thought

komplex

a severe health condition associated with depression, emotional disturbances, and abnormal behaviors that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning

sinnesrubbning

an excessive and unhealthy obsession with a singular subject or idea to an extent that it becomes overwhelming and harmful

monomani

a period of overwhelming mental or emotional distress that occurs suddenly

nervsammanbrott

a mental condition that is not caused by organic disease in which one is constantly anxious, worried, and stressed

neuros

a disorder causing a person to have recurring unwanted thoughts or to do something such as cleaning or checking on something over and over

tvångssyndrom

an eating disorder characterized by refraining from eating food that is considered unhealthy at all cost

orthorexia nervosa

a mental disorder that causes a person to think they are very important or that others are trying to harm them

paranoia

a mental condition in which a person constantly thinks others are trying to hurt them

förföljelsekomplex

any mental illness characterized by different patterns of social behavior, inability to form healthy interpersonal relationships and to function normally in society

personlighetsstörning

a mental condition in which a woman is depressed and anxious for a period of time after giving birth to a child

förlossningsdepression

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

posttraumatisk stressyndrom

a medical condition of the mind caused by extreme shock, which could last for a very long time

psykologisk chock

a type of stress-related disorder affecting some soldiers who have served in wars

granatchock

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

egomani

(psychology) a mental condition in which a person has a false belief system that is contradicted by evidence

villfarelse

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

demens

a chronic condition marked by excessive and persistent worry about various aspects of life, often without a specific cause

generaliserat ångestsyndrom

mental condition that causes extreme and unusual changes in one's energy level, mood, or emotions

mani

a disorder where individuals feign or induce symptoms to garner attention or sympathy, often leading to unnecessary medical interventions

munchausens syndrom

a personality disorder marked by emotional detachment and a preference for solitude

schizoid person

a severe medical condition that leads to partial or complete loss of memory

amnesi

a severe condition that mainly affects older people's minds and causes memory loss, involuntary movements, etc.

senil demens

a form of autism characterized by social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and focused interests, often with average to above-average intelligence

Aspergers syndrom

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

bigorexi

a psychological disorder that causes a person to spend a lot of time thinking obsessively about the imaginary imperfections in their appearance

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