Vocabulary Entry

neurasthenia

|noun

noun

A psychological condition characterized by fatigue, anxiety, and emotional instability, often thought to be related to stress and overwork.

Example Sentences

"After months of relentless work, she began to experience symptoms of neurasthenia."

"The doctor diagnosed him with neurasthenia due to his constant feelings of exhaustion."

"Neurasthenia was a common diagnosis in the late 19th century for those suffering from nervous exhaustion."