PHYSIOLOGICAL DISTRUBANCES ASSOCIATED WITH MOOD Flashcards
Signs that refer to the somatic (usually autonomic) dysfunction of a person, which are most often associated with depression
vegetative signs or Physiological disturbances associated with mood
loss of or decrease in appetite.
Anorexia
increase in appetite and food intake.
Hyperphagia
excessive sleeping.
Hypersomnia
difficulty or lack of ability to fall asleep.
Insomnia
difficulty in fa ling asleep. (early onset)
Initial
difficulty in sleeping through the night without waking up; difficulty in going back to sleep if awaken in the middle of the night. (middle onset)
Middle
early morning awakening. (late onset)
Terminal
mood is regularly worst in morning, immediately after awakening, and improves as the day progresses.
Diurnal variation
decreased sexual interest, drive, and performance.
Diminished libido
usually associated with manic states.
Increased libido
inability or difficulty in defecating
Constipation