Dysphoria
Dysphoria (from Greek δύσφορος (dysphoros), from δυσ-, difficult, and φέρω, to bear) is generally characterized as an unpleasant or uncomfortable mood, such as sadness (depressed mood),
anxiety ,irritability , or restlessness. [Abbess; Alleydog.com.] Etymologically, it is the opposite of euphoria.Dysphoria refers only to a condition of mood and may be experienced in response to ordinary life events, such as illness or grief. Additionally, it is a feature of many
psychiatric disorder s, includinganxiety disorder s andmood disorder s. Dysphoria is usually experienced during depressive episodes, but in people withbipolar disorder , it may also be experienced during manic or hypomanic episodes.Read, 2006.] Dysphoria in the context of a mood disorder indicates a heightened risk ofsuicide .Dysphoria can be chemically induced by substances including µ-opioid antagonists [ [http://www.drugs.com/pro/nalbuphine.html Nalbuphine Official FDA information, side effects and uses ] ] and selective ĸ-opioid
agonist s. [Metcalf & Coop, 2005.] Dysphoria is also one of the symptoms ofhypoglycemia .Fact|date=October 2007Conditions related to dysphoria
The following conditions may include dysphoria as a major component or symptom.
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Clinical depression (unipolar) anddysthymia
*Bipolar disorder andcyclothymia
*Premenstrual Syndrome
*Adjustment disorder with depressed mood
*General anxiety disorder
*Gender identity disorder , sometimes called "gender dysphoria"
*Personality disorder s such asborderline personality disorder andavoidant personality disorder
*Substancewithdrawal
*Body dysmorphic disorder
*Hypoglycemia
*Schizophrenia Notes
References
*cite web | url = http://www.abess.com/glossary.html | title = Glossary of terms in the field of psychiatry and neurology | last = Abbess | first = John F |accessdate=2006-11-18
*"Dysphoria." "Alleydog.com Psychology Glossary".
*cite journal | last = Metcalf | first = Matthew | coauthors = and Coop, Andrew | url = http://www.aapsj.org/view.asp?art=aapsj070371 | title = Kappa Opioid Antagonists: Past Successes and Future Prospects | journal = The AAPS Journal | publisher = American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists | id = ISSN 1522-1059 | volume = 7 | issue = 3 | pages = E704–E722 | year = 2005 | accessdate = 2006-11-19 | doi = 10.1208/aapsj070371
*cite web | url = http://bipolar.about.com/cs/faqs/f/faq_dysphoria.htm | title = What is dysphoria? | last = Read | first = Kimberly | work = Your Guide to Bipolar Disorder | publisher = About.com | date = 2006 | accessdate = 2006-11-19
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dysphoria — [dis fôr′ē ə] n. [ModL < Gr dysphoria < dys , DYS + pherein, to BEAR1] Psychol. a generalized feeling of ill being; esp., an abnormal feeling of anxiety, discontent, physical discomfort, etc. dysphoric [disfôr′ik] adj … English World dictionary
Dysphoria — Dys*pho ri*a, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? hard to bear; dys ill, hard + fe rein to bear: cf. F. dysphorie.] (Med.) Impatience under affliction; morbid restlessness; dissatisfaction; the fidgets. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dysphoria — dysphoric /dis fawr ik, for /, adj. /dis fawr ee euh, fohr /, n. Pathol. a state of dissatisfaction, anxiety, restlessness, or fidgeting. [1835 45; < NL < Gk dysphoría malaise, discomfort, equiv. to dys DYS + phor(ós) bearing + ia IA] * * * … Universalium
dysphoria — dys•pho•ri•a [[t]dɪsˈfɔr i ə, ˈfoʊr [/t]] n. pat a state of anxiety or restlessness • Etymology: 1835–45; < Gk dysphoría malaise, discomfort =dys dys +phor(ós) bearing + ia ia dys•phor′ic ˈfɔr ɪk, ˈfɒr adj … From formal English to slang
dysphoria — noun Etymology: New Latin, from Greek, from dysphoros hard to bear, from dys + pherein to bear more at bear Date: circa 1842 a state of feeling unwell or unhappy • dysphoric adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
dysphoria — noun /dɪsˈfɔːrɪə/lang=en A state of feeling unwell or unhappy; a feeling of emotional and mental discomfort and suffering from restlessness, malaise, depression or anxiety. Ant: euphoria … Wiktionary
dysphoria — A mood of general dissatisfaction, restlessness, depression, and anxiety; a feeling of unpleasantness or discomfort. [dys + G. phora, a bearing] late luteal phase d. SYN: premenstrual syndrome. * * * dys·pho·ria dis fōr ē ə, fȯr … Medical dictionary
dysphoria — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun A feeling or spell of dismally low spirits: blues, dejection, depression, despondence, despondency, doldrums, dolefulness, downheart edness, dumps, funk, gloom, glumness, heavy heartedness, melancholy, mope (used in… … English dictionary for students
dysphoria — n. state of agitation, state of anxiety or restlessness (Psychology) … English contemporary dictionary
dysphoria — [dɪs fɔ:rɪə] noun Psychiatry a state of unease or general dissatisfaction. Derivatives dysphoric adjective &noun Origin C19: from Gk dusphoria, from dusphoros hard to bear … English new terms dictionary
