loosening of associations

a thought disturbance demonstrated by speech that is disconnected and fragmented, with the individual jumping from one idea to another unrelated or indirectly related idea. It is essentially equivalent to derailment.

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January 20th 2025

dysphoria

n. a mood characterized by generalized discontent and agitation. —dysphoric adj.