Withdrawn
Withdrawn
Withdrawn (pronounced: /wɪðˈdrɔːn/) is a term used in the field of psychology and psychiatry to describe a state or condition where an individual shows a reduction or lack of social interaction and engagement with their environment.
Etymology
The term 'withdrawn' originates from the combination of the words 'with' and 'drawn', which in Old English meant 'to draw away'. In a psychological context, it was first used in the early 20th century to describe patients who exhibited signs of social withdrawal or isolation.
Definition
In a medical context, being withdrawn refers to a state where an individual intentionally or unintentionally reduces or avoids social interaction. This can be a symptom of various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and autism spectrum disorder. It can also be a normal response to stress or trauma.
Related Terms
- Social Isolation: A state of complete or near-complete lack of contact with people and society.
- Introversion: A personality trait characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than on external sources of stimulation.
- Agoraphobia: An anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives their environment to be unsafe with no easy way to escape.
- Selective Mutism: A complex childhood anxiety disorder characterized by a child's inability to speak and communicate effectively in select social settings.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Withdrawn
- Wikipedia's article - Withdrawn
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