Neuroses

Neuroses: causes, symptoms and treatment

Neuroses are mental disorders that can arise in response to external stress and unfavorable factors. Neuroses can manifest themselves as various neuropsychic disorders, such as fears, anxiety, excessive shyness, resentment and others.

There are several types of neuroses. Neurasthenia is a neurosis that occurs as a result of excessive everyday fatigue. Patients complain of increased fatigue during mental and physical work, memory impairment, irritability, instability of emotions, and decreased libido.

Hysterical neurosis is a complex neurosis, which is based on the predominance of the unconscious over reason. Hysteria occurs most often in women. All manifestations of the disease are aimed at protecting against life’s difficulties and realizing one’s desires. Most often, the disease manifests itself in the form of a “motor storm” or “imaginary death.” A “motor storm” is manifested by chaotic movements of the limbs, twitching of the head, and baring of teeth. Patients fall to the floor, bend in an arc, roll on the floor, and hit their heads against the wall. “Imaginary death” is manifested by paralysis of the lower limbs and loss of skin sensitivity.

Obsession neurosis is a mental disorder that occurs as a result of repeated repetition of a stressful situation. The disease is manifested by constant thoughts of physical harm and fear. At first, these ideas are short-lived and appear before stress. But later fear arises for no reason.

To diagnose neuroses, a conversation is held with the patient and his relatives. As a rule, identifying asthenic syndrome is not difficult. Further questioning of the patient allows us to determine the specific form of neurosis. Additional research methods may be required in the presence of organic disorders, or in hysterical neurosis with symptoms of blindness, walking impairment, etc.

Treatment of neuroses includes a rational daily routine, frequent rest, and tranquilizers. In severe cases, the use of antipsychotics and behavior correctors, such as eglonyl and frenolone, may be required.

The main causes of neuroses are prolonged mental stress, congenital or acquired weakness of the nervous system, as well as improper upbringing of a child at an early age. Congenital weakness of the nervous system can be caused by toxicosis of pregnancy and pathology of childbirth in the mother, and acquired weakness can be caused by various injuries and diseases suffered in early childhood.

Improper upbringing of a child can also play a role in the formation of weaknesses in the nervous system and personality traits that contribute to the occurrence of neuroses. Thus, gross suppression of a child’s interests at an early age can lead to the formation of feelings of inferiority and insecurity, which can cause neuroses in the future.

In general, neuroses are mild and fairly common mental illnesses that can manifest themselves in a variety of symptoms. However, if left untreated, neuroses can lead to serious consequences such as depression, alcoholism or drug addiction. Therefore, if symptoms of neuroses appear, it is necessary to contact a specialist to receive qualified help.