Anxiety Hysteria (Noun)
Meaning
A form of hysteria having features of both conversion disorder and anxiety neurosis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's symptoms were characteristic of anxiety hysteria, with a mix of physical complaints and overwhelming fear.
- Anxiety hysteria was a common diagnosis in the early 20th century, particularly among women.
- The doctor suspected that the patient's paralysis was a manifestation of anxiety hysteria rather than a physical injury.
- The patient's anxiety hysteria worsened over time, causing her to become increasingly reclusive and withdrawn.
- The psychologist believed that the patient's anxiety hysteria was triggered by a traumatic event from her past.