Definitions for nervous prostration
ner·vous pros·tra·tion

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1. nervous exhaustion, nervous prostrationnoun

   an emotional disorder that leaves you exhausted and unable to work

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1. nervous prostration

   A mental disorder, also referred to as a mental illness or psychiatric disorder, is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning. Such features may be persistent, relapsing and remitting, or occur as single episodes. Many disorders have been described, with signs and symptoms that vary widely between specific disorders. Such disorders may be diagnosed by a mental health professional, usually a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist. The causes of mental disorders are often unclear. Theories may incorporate findings from a range of fields. Mental disorders are usually defined by a combination of how a person behaves, feels, perceives, or thinks. This may be associated with particular regions or functions of the brain, often in a social context. A mental disorder is one aspect of mental health. Cultural and religious beliefs, as well as social norms, should be taken into account when making a diagnosis.Services are based in psychiatric hospitals or in the community, and assessments are carried out by mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses and clinical social workers, using various methods such as psychometric tests but often relying on observation and questioning. Treatments are provided by various mental health professionals. Psychotherapy and psychiatric medication are two major treatment options. Other treatments include lifestyle changes, social interventions, peer support, and self-help. In a minority of cases, there might be involuntary detention or treatment. Prevention programs have been shown to reduce depression.In 2019, common mental disorders around the globe include depression, which affects about 264 million, bipolar disorder, which affects about 45 million, dementia, which affects about 50 million, and schizophrenia and other psychoses, which affects about 20 million people. Neurodevelopmental disorders include intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders which usually arise in infancy or childhood. Stigma and discrimination can add to the suffering and disability associated with mental disorders, leading to various social movements attempting to increase understanding and challenge social exclusion.

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1. nervous prostration

   Nervous prostration is a state of extreme mental and physical exhaustion or collapse, often resulting from stress or anxiety. It is characterized by feelings of weakness, fatigue, inability to concentrate or think clearly, restlessness, sleep disturbances, and sometimes physical symptoms like headaches or stomach upset. It is a term that was predominantly used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is not commonly used in modern medical or psychological terminology.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of nervous prostration in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of nervous prostration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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