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Shenjing shuairuo
Shenjing shuairuo is a condition found in China characterized by mental and physical exhaustion, dizziness, headaches, difficulty concentrating and sleeping, and loss of memory. Irritability, excitability, sexual dysfunction, gastrointestinal problems, and autonomic nervous system trouble have also been experienced. The DSM-IV Mood or Anxiety Disorder would be fitting for this disorder.Typical patients have experienced a major psychosocial disruption in their lives, for example the Chinese Revolution. This condition can be found in the Chinese Classification of Mental Disorders: Second Edition (CCMD-2). This disorder has been compared to the Western version of Major Depressive Disorder and is the second most common diagnosis in Chinese mental hospitals. This disorder is found in both men and women, typically of older age.

Nerve disorders were not heard of until the 19th century when it was created by George Beard. However, this disorder was not made famous until the 1980's when Arthur Kleinman conducted a seminal study. In 1982, Arthur studied 100 SJSR (shenjing shuairuo) patients in which 87 percent suffered from Major Depressive Disorder. Arthur concluded that SJSR stemed from the "Cultural Revolution" that took place in China. This revolution changed the lives of many Chinese.

Diagnosis
In order to be diagnosed with Shenjing Shuairuo, you first must exclude all Mood and Anxiety disorders. A patient must present with three of five symptoms. 1) Mental or physical fatigue or weakness 2)irritability 3) excitability 4) nervous pain and 5) sleep disturbances. Patients are typically put on anti-depressions but Asian cultures feel it is fine to experience periods of anxiety and fatigue. Many patients with the disorder may not seek treatment.