Flight of ideas
Flight of Ideas
Flight of Ideas (pronunciation: /flaɪt ɒv aɪˈdiːəz/) is a term used in psychiatry to describe a rapid shifting of thoughts with only superficial associative connections between them that is expressed through disorganized, disconnected, or tangential speech.
Etymology
The term "Flight of Ideas" originates from the English words "flight", meaning a rapid or hurried movement, and "ideas", referring to thoughts or concepts. It was first used in the context of psychiatry in the late 19th century to describe the rapid and seemingly unconnected thought patterns observed in certain mental health conditions.
Definition
In a clinical context, Flight of Ideas is often associated with conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and mania. It is characterized by a continuous flow of speech in which the patient jumps rapidly from one topic to another. The connections between these topics may be based on understandable associations, plays on words, or superficial similarities rather than logical reasoning.
Related Terms
- Mania: A state of abnormally elevated arousal, affect, and energy level, or "a state of heightened overall activation with enhanced affective expression together with lability of affect."
- Bipolar Disorder: A mental disorder characterized by periods of depression and periods of abnormally elevated mood that affect behavior, thoughts, and actions.
- Schizophrenia: A mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, strange speech, and a decreased ability to understand reality.
- Psychiatry: The medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flight of ideas
- Wikipedia's article - Flight of ideas
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