psychoneurotic
/ˌsaɪkoʊnʊˈrɑtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or suffering from a mental disorder that involves anxiety, fears, or emotional distress without losing touch with reality.
- The patient showed psychoneurotic symptoms such as obsessive hand washing and constant worry.
- His psychoneurotic behavior included avoiding social situations because of irrational fears.
- Psychoneurotic disorders are often treated with talk therapy and relaxation techniques.
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noun
- A person who has a mental disorder involving anxiety or emotional distress but remains in touch with reality.
- As a psychoneurotic, she found comfort in learning coping strategies from her therapist.
- The doctor explained that many psychoneurotics can lead normal lives with proper treatment.
- The clinic provides support groups for psychoneurotics to share their experiences.