Nervous Prostration (Noun)
Meaning
An emotional disorder that leaves you exhausted and unable to work.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- After months of dealing with a toxic work environment, Sarah succumbed to a case of nervous prostration and had to take a leave of absence.
- His nervous prostration was so severe that he couldn't even get out of bed in the morning to care for his children.
- The doctor diagnosed John with nervous prostration and recommended a period of rest and relaxation to help him recover.
- The stress of caring for her ailing mother had left Emily on the verge of nervous prostration, her emotional resources completely drained.
- The musician's nervous prostration was so debilitating that she had to cancel her upcoming tour and seek treatment for her mental health.