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... > social science subjects > psychology > abnormal psychology > mental disorders > somatoform disorders > neurasthenia
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > school psychology > disorders > somatoform disorders > neurasthenia

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neurasthenia  

Definition

  • Neurasthenia was one of the most diagnosed disorders of the late 19th and early 20th century and mostly prevalent in women (Showalter, 1985). Neurasthenia, like hysteria, presented symptoms such as blushing, vertigo, headaches, insomnia, and depression (Showalter, 1985). [Source: Dictionary of Multicultural Psychology: Issues, Terms, and Concepts; Neurasthenia]

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