Posted by Sean on June 22, 1999, at 15:30:38
In reply to Neurosis, posted by aloka on June 21, 1999, at 23:26:37
> I have been diagnised as a case of neurosis. Will someone please explain me the difference between psychosis and neurosis?
I'm no expert, but here's my understanding.
The term psychosis is used to describe a state
of mind where you are detached from reality.
Hearing voices or thinking the FBI has bugged
your dental work would be symtoms of a psychosis.The term neurosis is apparently losing favor these days
because it is too unspecific and in a way, reflects
an outdated way of thinking of behaviour. A person
with obsessive/compulsive disorder or panic might
have been called "neurotic" in the past.
poster:Sean
thread:7623
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