Professional neuroses

Neuroses are a group of neuropsychiatric disorders that are based on reversible disorders of the nervous system, which arise as a result of acute or chronic psychological overstrain. Neuroses are one of the most widespread neuropsychiatric diseases in the world. At the present stage, they are also distinguished as an occupational disease in accordance with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. The etiological factor in the development of neuroses is a single or prolonged exposure to mental traumas that carry negative or problematic information. The strength of the impact on the psyche is determined not by the physical intensity of the signal, but by the significance of the information. The main factor contributing to the development of the disease is the individual psychophysical characteristics of a particular person. The symptoms of neuroses are divided into two main groups: somatic and psychopathic. Symptoms of neurosis are always present for a long time. They are often painfully perceived not only by the patient, but also their environment, thereby impairing the quality of life of many people both in everyday life and in production conditions. The main clinical forms of neuroses are neurasthenia, hysterical neurosis and obsessional neurosis. The diagnosis of neuroses is based on data from the clinical picture, occupational history, professional journey and additional examination methods that allow you to exclude somatic pathology. Neuroses are easier to prevent than to treat, so their prevention is of great importance. The main areas of neuroses treatment are psychotherapy and other non-drug and drug therapies. Working capacity in neuroses largely depends on the patient’s interest in continuing their work. Determining the degree of disability also depends on the severity of the pathological process.