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Health and Sickness - Describing Mental Illnesses

Here you will learn some English words related to the description of mental illnesses such as "demented", "manic", and "neurotic".

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sociopathic
sociopathic
[Adjective]

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

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psychosomatic
psychosomatic
[Adjective]

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

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psychopathic
psychopathic
[Adjective]

lacking morality, shame, or consideration toward others

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non compos mentis

not sane or unable to think clearly

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manic-depressive
manic-depressive
[Adjective]

relating to or suffering from bipolar disorder

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maladjusted
maladjusted
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The maladjusted student struggled to fit in with his peers at school. 
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disordered
disordered
[Adjective]

affected by an abnormal physical or mental condition

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unbalanced
unbalanced
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Bipolar disorder involves unbalanced mood swings. 
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shell-shocked

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

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schizophrenic
schizophrenic
[Adjective]

suffering from or relating to schizophrenia

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psychotic
psychotic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The psychotic patient believed he was being followed by aliens. 
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paranoid
paranoid
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The paranoid individual constantly checked their surroundings, convinced that someone was following them. 
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neurotic
neurotic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His neurotic tendencies made him worry excessively. 
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melancholic
melancholic
[Adjective]

characterized by a deep, lingering sadness or sorrow

Ex: The melancholic music played softly in the background, setting a reflective tone for the evening. 
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manic
manic
[Adjective]

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

Ex: During the holiday season, the shopping malls are often filled with manic shoppers rushing to buy gifts. 
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madly
madly
[Adverb]

in a way that suggests or resembles insanity or wild excitement

Ex: His eyes bulged madly as he tried to understand the shocking news. 
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mad
mad
[Adjective]

suffering from a severe mental disorder that affects one's thoughts, behaviors, and emotions

Ex: The asylum housed mad individuals with incomprehensible mental challenges. 
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hysterical
hysterical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: A small problem at work caused a hysterical reaction among the staff. 
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deranged
deranged
[Adjective]

incapable of behaving normally or thinking clearly due to mental illness

Ex: His deranged behavior alarmed everyone at the party. 
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depressed
depressed
[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: She felt depressed after receiving the disappointing news. 
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demented
demented
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Demented individuals struggle with recognizing faces and environments. 
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confused
confused
[Adjective]

lacking clarity or awareness, often due to disorientation in terms of time, place, or identity

Ex: The elderly man became confused and couldn't remember where he had left his keys. 
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bipolar
bipolar
[Adjective]

experiencing or relating to alternating periods of high and low moods, known as mania and depression

Ex: His bipolar symptoms included periods of intense creativity followed by deep sadness. 
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