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*'''Hypochonclriacal neurosis'''- This condition is dominated by preoccupation with the body and with fear of presumed diseases of various organs. Though the fears are not of delusional quality as in psychotic depressions, they persist despite reassurance. The condition differs from hysterical neurosis in that there are no actual losses or distortions of function. | *'''Hypochonclriacal neurosis'''- This condition is dominated by preoccupation with the body and with fear of presumed diseases of various organs. Though the fears are not of delusional quality as in psychotic depressions, they persist despite reassurance. The condition differs from hysterical neurosis in that there are no actual losses or distortions of function. | ||
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== Etiology of Neurotic Disorders == | == Etiology of Neurotic Disorders == | ||
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=== Freudian theory === | === Freudian theory === | ||
− | According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, neuroses may be rooted in ego defense mechanisms, but the two concepts are not synonymous. Ego Defense mechanisms are the means of developing, and maintaining, a consistent sense of self-hood, while only those thoughts and behavior patterns that produce difficulties in living should be termed "neuroses" | + | According to Freud's psychoanalytic theory, neuroses may be rooted in ego defense mechanisms, but the two concepts are not synonymous. Ego Defense mechanisms are the means of developing, and maintaining, a consistent sense of self-hood, while only those thoughts and behavior patterns that produce difficulties in living should be termed "neuroses". This is the view upheld as being orthodox within the psychoanalytic community. |
=== Jungian theory === | === Jungian theory === | ||
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== Neurosis following its removal from the DSM == | == Neurosis following its removal from the DSM == | ||
− | + | '''Hysterical Neurosis''' would remain as a psychiatric diagnosis in the DSM, albeit with a separate name. The new title, '''Conversion Disorder''', is a condition in which a person has blindness, paralysis, or other nervous system symptoms that cannot be explained exclusively by medical evaluation. Conversion Disorder symptoms may occur because of an internal psychological conflict. | |
− | + | Others, such as Obsessive Compulsive Neurosis were split into two separate categories: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder. Depressive Neurosis also remains in a DSM condition as '''Dysthymic Disorder''', as does Depersonalization Neurosis as '''Depersonalization Disorder'''. | |
== Associated Links == | == Associated Links == |