Question

In neurasthenia, the adolescent patient suffers from

• A. Mental and physical weakness
• B. Inability to concentrate and enjoy
• C. Insomnia and depression
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Neurasthenia is a condition of nervous exhaustion. It is a technical term for neurosis, a mental illness in which person suffers depression, obsessive behaviour, anxiety and feeling of unhappiness. The affected person shows mental and physical fatigue or weakness. Depression, anxiety and insomnia (lack of sleep) are common symptoms. The person gets isolated from all activities and lose concentration and enjoyment.

So, the correct answer 'All of the above'.