Neurosis (noun)

A mental and emotional disorder characterized by excessive anxiety or fear, typically without a clear cause or trigger, and often accompanied by physical symptoms such as tension headaches, digestive problems, and fatigue.

Origin:

From new latin, from greek neuron "nerve".

Examples:

1. Neurosis is a type of psychological disorder that can be debilitating for those who suffer from it.
2. The patient's chronic anxiety and panic attacks were diagnosed as a neurosis.
3. Neurosis can often be treated with therapy and medication.
4. Neuroses are often associated with stress and can be exacerbated by life events such as the loss of a loved one or financial problems.
5. Neuroses are different from psychoses in that they do not involve a loss of reality.