neurosis

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We moderns, Mr. Delbourgo argues, have gone from theories of “demonic possession to accusations of superstition, obsession, sexual neurosis, and pathological greed down to the recent invention of the medical term ‘hoarding disorder.’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

I've just worked on developing better skills to keep myself from talking myself into a place of neurosis.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2025

In a way we are called to do similar work with types, with the objective being to stop pathologizing the ones that might heal us or rescue us from neurosis.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

A victory to flush out any neurosis and compound the belief in their plan.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2024

His works wrenched and distorted, as if painted through neurosis.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys