Hysteria is a complex neurosis that manifests itself in specific forms. Its basis is the peculiarity of personality development, demeanor.
The patient with hysteria is characterized by hysterical seizures. The sick person requires "a lot of space", that is, a large space in the room. During a seizure, the patient can tear his clothes on, cry, scream, bend over with his whole body, repeat the same phrase. In addition, an exacerbated seizure may be accompanied by mental clouding. In this state, all memories become abrupt.
You can pacify an attack with a strong irritant: an injection, a spray of cold water, a sharp sound, and in other ways. Usually, in hysteria, a person wants to become an object of attention, for example, telling various stories about himself. Sometimes they may not be entirely adequate and truthful. The individual shows a violation of sensitivity, coordination, reaction, sometimes he cannot move independently at all.
The risk category can include people who have suffered various types of trauma associated with the head and brain, overstrain, as well as individuals from dysfunctional families or alcohol abusers. To treat a patient, a psychiatrist is required. Each patient is carefully examined, since basically this mental disorder is different for everyone. Complex therapy is usually used with the appointment of fortifying drugs, but in severe cases, a person is admitted to a hospital.
Like most neuroses, hysteria is cured by suggestion, both in the everyday state and under hypnosis. Relatives should treat the patient calmly, so as not to aggravate his mental state.
