Neurasthenia
(noun)
- A nervous disorder characterized by fatigue, irritability, and various physical symptoms (such as headache, stomachache, neuralgia) that are not caused by any known organic pathology.
- A condition of physical and mental exhaustion resulting from overwork or stress.
Origin:
From the greek νευρο- (neuro-) meaning "nervous" and ἀσθένεια (astheneia) meaning "weakness".
Examples:
- The doctor diagnosed her with neurasthenia and recommended she take a break from her job.
- The novel explores the theme of neurasthenia and how it affects the protagonist's ability to function in society.
- His neurasthenia had been caused by the death of his father and the subsequent stress of caring for his family.
- The neurasthenia of the individual, who had been working for over 60 hours a week, was so severe that he could barely stand.
- The neurasthenia caused by constant stress at work had taken its toll on her health and well-being.