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psychomotor agitation

psychomotor agitation

restless physical activity arising from mental tension or disturbance. It includes pacing, hand wringing, and pulling or rubbing clothing and other objects and is a common symptom of both major depressive episodes and manic episodes. Also called psychomotor excitement.

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