Athymhormia
Athymhormia (pronounced: a-thym-hor-mia) is a medical term that refers to a condition characterized by a lack of motivation or drive. It is often associated with various neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Etymology
The term "Athymhormia" is derived from the Greek words "a-", meaning without, "thymos", meaning spirit or emotion, and "horme", meaning impulse or drive. Thus, it literally translates to "without emotional drive".
Definition
Athymhormia is a condition where an individual experiences a significant reduction or complete lack of motivation to engage in activities that they previously found enjoyable or rewarding. This lack of motivation is not due to physical incapacity or intellectual impairment. It is often seen in individuals suffering from certain neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease or psychiatric disorders like depression.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of Athymhormia is a lack of motivation or drive. This can manifest in various ways, such as a lack of interest in daily activities, decreased productivity, social withdrawal, and a general sense of apathy. It's important to note that these symptoms are not due to laziness or a lack of willpower, but rather a neurological or psychiatric condition.
Related Terms
- Apathy: A state of indifference, or the lack of interest in or concern for things that others find moving or exciting.
- Anhedonia: The inability to feel pleasure. It's a common symptom of depression and other mental health disorders.
- Abulia: A lack of will or initiative and can be seen as a disorder of diminished motivation (DDM). Abulia falls in the middle of the spectrum of diminished motivational states between apathy and athymhormia.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Athymhormia
- Wikipedia's article - Athymhormia
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