What is psychomotor retardation or agitation?
Psychiatry. Psychomotor retardation involves a slowing down of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an individual. Psychomotor retardation can cause a visible slowing of physical and emotional reactions, including speech and affect.
What does agitation mean as a side effect?
Definition: A condition in which a person is unable to relax and be still. The person may be very tense and irritable, and become easily annoyed by small things.
What are the causes of agitation?
Common causes of agitation include:
- work stress.
- school stress.
- feeling ill.
- burnout.
- peer pressure.
- grief.
What are the warning signs of agitation or distress?
Symptoms of agitation include:
- angry outbursts.
- disruptive or impulsive behavior.
- excessive talking or movement.
- difficulty sitting still.
- problems with focusing or having a conversation.
- pacing or shuffling the feet.
- tension, anxiety, and irritability.
- wringing the hands or clenching the fists.
What is agitated motor activity?
Psychomotor agitation is a symptom related to a wide range of mood disorders. People with this condition engage in movements that serve no purpose. Examples include pacing around the room, tapping your toes, or rapid talking. Psychomotor agitation often occurs with mania or anxiety.
What is IED in a person?
Intermittent explosive disorder involves repeated, sudden episodes of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or angry verbal outbursts in which you react grossly out of proportion to the situation.
What are the treatment options for psychomotor agitation?
If psychomotor agitation is related to manic or depressive episodes, your doctor may prescribe mood stabilizers or antipsychotic drugs. A 2013 study found that the anti-anxiety drug benzodiazepine can help treat types of psychosis-induced agitation.
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