neurosis

• Psychische Störung oder Persönlichkeitsstörung, die nicht auf eine bekannte neurologische oder organische Ursache zurückzuführen ist; früher auch als psychoneurotische Erkrankung bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a mental or personality disturbance not attributable to any known neurological or organic dysfunction.

1. Mental health conditionC1formalmedical

   A relatively mild mental or emotional disorder that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or obsessive behavior.

   Neurose

   • His neurosis manifests as a constant need for reassurance.
   • Therapy can help manage the symptoms of neurosis.
   • She was diagnosed with a mild neurosis related to social situations.

   Synonymepsychoneurosis