Neurasthenia - Wikipedia Neurasthenia (from Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neuron) 'nerve' and ἀσθενής (asthenés) 'weak') is a term that was first used as early as 1829 [6] for a mechanical weakness of the nerves [clarification needed] It became a major diagnosis in North America during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries after neurologist George Miller Beard rein
Neurasthenia: Causes, Symptoms Treatment | 2025 - Psychology For Neurasthenia is a condition characterized by persistent physical and mental fatigue, often accompanied by irritability, headaches, concentration difficulties, and somatic complaints such as muscle pain or digestive issues
Neurasthenia | definition of neurasthenia by . . . - Medical Dictionary a virtually obsolete term formerly used to describe a vague disorder marked by chronic abnormal fatigability, moderate depression, inability to concentrate, loss of appetite, insomnia, and other symptoms Popularly called nervous prostration adj , adj neurasthen´ic
Neurasthenia: What is it? Symptoms, Causes and Treatments Neurasthenia is a mental disorder caused by stress or anxiety Symptoms may include: Weakness or fatigue, which may be accompanied by chest pain An intense heart rate that can be irregular (palpitations, tachycardia) Cold on wet hands and feet Abnormally rapid breathing (hyperventilation) Restlessness
Neurasthenia: The Rise and Fall of “Nervous Exhaustion” Explore the rise and fall of neurasthenia, a 19th-century diagnosis of 'nervous exhaustion ' Learn how it shaped modern views on anxiety, fatigue, and mental health
Neurasthenia - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Neurasthenia as defined in ICD-10 is characterised by a persistent and distressing complaint of increased fatigue after mental effort, or persistent and distressing complaints of bodily weakness and exhaustion after minimal effort Neurasthenia is broadly equivalent to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) (Fukuda et al 1994) Clinical features
Neurasthenia | A Simplified Psychology Guide Neurasthenia is a complex medical condition characterized by a state of chronic fatigue, mental exhaustion, and overall weakness It is often associated with excessive stress, anxiety, and prolonged physical or mental exertion